#099B4B Hex Color
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Not a soft sage or muted forest tone, this green runs loud and full of energy. #099b4b is a saturated, beaming green that holds its own on screens and in print. It works best as an accent or call-to-action color, and pairs well with charcoal or deep navy for balance. Black text sits comfortably on it too, meeting WCAG AA at about 5.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #099b4b
What is #099b4b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #099b4b is rgb(9, 155, 75), in HSL hsl(147, 89%, 32%) and in CMYK 94%, 0%, 52%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #099b4b?
Charcoal and deep navy ground its brightness and suit finance or sustainability layouts. For higher energy, a warm coral or terracotta accent pushes against its cool-leaning green without clashing.
Is #099b4b readable on white or black?
#099b4b has a 3.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.80:1 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.