#08AA3E Hex Color
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This intense green packs a serious visual punch. Because it commands attention, use it as a targeted accent or button color rather than a large background, which easily overwhelms the eye. It pairs perfectly with black text, providing the high contrast needed for clear, readable UI elements. The specific hex code for this shade is #08aa3e.
Questions about #08aa3e
What is #08aa3e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #08aa3e is rgb(8, 170, 62), in HSL hsl(140, 91%, 35%) and in CMYK 95%, 0%, 64%, 33%.
Where should I use the #08aa3e green in a UI design?
Use #08aa3e primarily for targeted UI elements like call-to-action buttons or status indicators because its high intensity can easily overwhelm a screen if used for large backgrounds. It creates an immediate focal point that draws the user's eye.
Is #08aa3e readable on white or black?
#08aa3e has a 3.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.82:1 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.