#04FF00 Hex Color
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Neon green is a high-octane, electric shade that demands immediate attention. Because of its extreme saturation, #04ff00 works best as a small 10% accent rather than a dominant base. Use it to highlight interactive UI elements or safety icons. It pairs surprisingly well with dark, charcoal grays. If you are experimenting with mixing green, keep in mind that black text reads with excellent clarity against this hex code.
Questions about #04ff00
What is #04ff00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #04ff00 is rgb(4, 255, 0), in HSL hsl(119, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 98%, 0%, 100%, 0%.
How should I use #04ff00 in a design project?
Use #04ff00 sparingly as a ten percent accent color rather than a dominant base. Its extreme saturation makes it perfect for drawing the eye to interactive buttons, safety icons, or critical notifications without overwhelming the entire layout.
What colors pair best with #04ff00?
Dark, muted tones like charcoal provide the necessary visual anchor for this electric hue. Using high-contrast neutrals allows #04ff00 to pop while keeping your design readable and balanced, preventing the neon from vibrating too aggressively against light backgrounds.
Is #04ff00 readable on white or black?
#04ff00 has a 1.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.30:1 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.