#04AC74 Hex Color
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This saturated green lands with high visibility and intensity. Because of its strength, #04ac74 functions best as a focused accent color rather than a large background field. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or muted orange tones to temper its brightness. Designers rely on this hex code for sustainable branding because black text maintains excellent readability against its surface.
Questions about #04ac74
What is #04ac74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #04ac74 is rgb(4, 172, 116), in HSL hsl(160, 95%, 35%) and in CMYK 98%, 0%, 33%, 33%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
How should I use #04ac74 in a professional design?
#04ac74 is a high-intensity accent that demands attention, so use it sparingly as a call-to-action button or a data highlight. It works best against neutral, dark backgrounds like charcoal or very pale greys to prevent visual fatigue.
What colors pair well with the #04ac74 green?
Pair #04ac74 with charcoal or deep black for maximum readability in text-heavy layouts. If you need a more natural or earthy balance, muted terracotta or soft sandy tones can temper the brightness of this saturated green effectively.
Is #04ac74 readable on white or black?
#04ac74 has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.15:1 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.