#009442 Hex Color
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Shamrock green at full strength, #009442 is a saturated, bold green that reads energetic without tipping into neon. That intensity makes it a strong accent or call-to-action color, though full-bleed backgrounds can overwhelm a layout. It flatters warm cream and deep charcoal more than plain white. The hex code #009442 also carries black text at about 5.3:1 contrast, enough to pass WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #009442
What is #009442 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #009442 is rgb(0, 148, 66), in HSL hsl(147, 100%, 29%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 55%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #009442?
Warm cream and charcoal both flatter #009442, and a muted terracotta makes a tasteful complementary accent. Pure white can look harsh beside it, so soften with off-whites.
Is #009442 readable on white or black?
#009442 has a 3.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.31:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.