#00E012 Hex Color
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#00e012 is a highly saturated, luminous green with a slight blue bias. Its glowing energy suits sustainability, gardening, pharmacy, and eco-focused interfaces. The intensity makes it better as an accent or large display element than a full background. The hex code #00e012 supports black text at about an 11.7:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #00e012
What is #00e012 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00e012 is rgb(0, 224, 18), in HSL hsl(125, 100%, 44%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 92%, 12%.
Does #00e012 work with black text?
Yes, #00e012 works well with black text, reaching about an 11.7:1 contrast ratio, which exceeds WCAG AA's 4.5:1 requirement for normal body text and keeps labels readable on buttons, cards, and other interface elements.
How should designers use #00e012 in a palette?
#00e012 works best as a small accent or display color, while deep navy and warm neutrals provide visual rest around its high saturation and luminous value. Use it for buttons, badges, data highlights, or short headlines rather than long reading areas.
Is #00e012 readable on white or black?
#00e012 has a 1.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.67:1 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.