#099000 Hex Color
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#099000 is a saturated, strong green with high chroma and medium-dark lightness, giving layouts an energetic, attention-grabbing edge. Its slight yellow bias keeps it lush rather than blue-green. The hex code #099000 works best as a CTA, highlight, or small accent, paired with charcoal or cream. Black text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast for body copy.
Questions about #099000
What is #099000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #099000 is rgb(9, 144, 0), in HSL hsl(116, 100%, 28%) and in CMYK 94%, 0%, 100%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #099000?
Pair #099000 with charcoal, cream, or muted terracotta to temper its high saturation and add contrast without competing with its energy across interfaces and print. Charcoal supports text, while cream and terracotta suit brand accents and editorial layouts.
Is #099000 readable on white or black?
#099000 has a 4.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.00:1 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.