#009F4F Hex Color

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#009f4f is a saturated, bright green with a lush, slightly cool character and enough depth to feel grounded. Its strong chroma brings energy and attention to calls to action, eco branding, finance, pharmacy, and gardening accents. Use it as a supporting tone or small highlight rather than a full background; black text reads clearly at about 6.1:1. The hex code is #009f4f.

Questions about #009f4f

What is #009f4f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #009f4f is rgb(0, 159, 79), in HSL hsl(150, 100%, 31%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 50%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #009f4f?
#009f4f pairs well with warm off-white and charcoal neutrals, which soften its high saturation while preserving its clear, energetic presence in interfaces, packaging, and identity systems without competing for attention. A restrained burgundy accent adds depth, but use it sparingly.
Where should designers use #009f4f?
#009f4f works best as a supporting tone or focused accent for calls to action, status cues, eco branding, pharmacy graphics, and gardening materials, while quieter neutrals and ample open space prevent its strong saturation from overwhelming a large background.
Is #009f4f readable on white or black?
#009f4f has a 3.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.07:1 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.