#06AB00 Hex Color
Electric green with high-intensity saturation
#06ab00 is a high-intensity green that commands immediate attention. Its extreme saturation makes it difficult to use as a background, so reserve it for small interface elements like buttons or notification badges. This shade pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays, which ground its electric energy. Since black text remains highly readable over it, this hex code excels as a vibrant call-to-action color.
Questions about #06ab00
What is #06ab00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #06ab00 is rgb(6, 171, 0), in HSL hsl(118, 100%, 34%) and in CMYK 96%, 0%, 100%, 33%.
What is the best way to use #06ab00 in a UI design?
Reserve #06ab00 for functional UI elements that require immediate user focus, such as primary action buttons or notification badges. Because of its extreme saturation, it creates a powerful contrast against dark mode themes or deep charcoal backgrounds.
Is #06ab00 readable on white or black?
#06ab00 has a 3.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.83:1 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.