#00BF00 Hex Color
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High saturation makes #00bf00 an intense, beaming shade that commands attention. Because this green is so powerful, it works best as a small accent rather than a background color. Pair it with dark charcoal grays to ground the brightness without losing impact. The hex code for this vivid, high-energy tone is #00bf00, which offers excellent readability when used with black text.
Questions about #00bf00
What is #00bf00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00bf00 is rgb(0, 191, 0), in HSL hsl(120, 100%, 37%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 100%, 25%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
How do I best use #00bf00 in a design layout?
Use #00bf00 as a small, high-impact accent for buttons or icons, as its high saturation can overwhelm the eye if used as a large background. Balance the brightness by pairing it with charcoal or dark gray elements to maintain readability.
Is #00bf00 readable on white or black?
#00bf00 has a 2.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.45:1 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.