#049421 Hex Color
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A highly saturated and intense green, #049421 commands immediate attention. This bold shade works best as a sharp accent rather than a background color, as its heavy pigment can easily overwhelm a layout. Pair it with crisp white or dark gray to ground its intensity. The hex code for this lush, electric green is #049421.
Questions about #049421
What is #049421 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #049421 is rgb(4, 148, 33), in HSL hsl(132, 95%, 30%) and in CMYK 97%, 0%, 78%, 42%.
How should I use #049421 in a design layout?
#049421 functions best as a sharp, deliberate accent rather than a background color because its extreme saturation can easily overwhelm a user's eye. Pair it with crisp white or deep charcoal to successfully ground its intensity.
Is #049421 readable on white or black?
#049421 has a 3.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.26:1 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.