#00A52F Hex Color
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Reach for #00a52f when a call to action needs to shout. This pure green is highly saturated and reads loud at any size, which suits eco branding, pharmacy signage, and bold accents. It works best as a small accent rather than a full background, since it can overwhelm a layout. Black text on it passes AA for body copy at roughly 6.4:1 contrast. The hex code #00a52f pairs well with charcoal and warm cream.
Questions about #00a52f
What is #00a52f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00a52f is rgb(0, 165, 47), in HSL hsl(137, 100%, 32%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 72%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #00a52f?
Charcoal, deep navy, and warm cream all flatter #00a52f, because the pure green needs grounded neutrals to keep its intensity in check. Soft pastels tend to clash, making the green look harsh by comparison.
Is #00a52f readable on white or black?
#00a52f has a 3.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.42:1 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.