#009E00 Hex Color
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#009e00 is a saturated, medium-dark green with a vivid, clean character that brings energy and urgency to a palette. The hex code #009e00 works best as a small accent for calls to action, status indicators, and eco-focused branding. Pair it with charcoal or warm white; black text also meets WCAG AA for body copy at about 5.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #009e00
What is #009e00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #009e00 is rgb(0, 158, 0), in HSL hsl(120, 100%, 31%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 100%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #009e00?
Pair #009e00 with charcoal, warm white, or restrained neutrals to soften its high-energy green; use the bright green as an accent rather than covering large areas in interface and brand palettes.
What mood does #009e00 create?
#009e00 reads as a clean, cool-leaning green, with high saturation that feels energetic and urgent rather than earthy or muted. Its vivid character suits status indicators and calls to action when used in limited doses.
Is #009e00 readable on white or black?
#009e00 has a 3.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.89:1 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.