#00B879 Hex Color
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#00b879 is a vivid green with a blue-leaning undertone, sitting closer to emerald than to grass. Its high saturation makes it read bold and beaming, so it earns its place as an accent or call to action rather than a full background, where it can tire the eye. Black text passes WCAG contrast on it easily. It pairs well with deep plum instead of the usual white. See how it compares to other shades of green.
Questions about #00b879
What is #00b879 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00b879 is rgb(0, 184, 121), in HSL hsl(159, 100%, 36%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 34%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #00b879?
Deep plum and navy make this green read richer than plain white does. For a warmer mix, small terracotta accents balance its cool, blue-leaning undertone.
Is #00b879 readable on white or black?
#00b879 has a 2.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.13:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.