#099E01 Hex Color
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High-chroma and undeniably intense, #099e01 serves as a pure, saturated green that demands attention. Its extreme saturation makes it overwhelming as a full background, so treat it as a high-impact accent or CTA button. Because black text maintains a strong 5.9:1 contrast ratio against it, this hex code works effectively for bold UI typography where readability is paramount.
Questions about #099e01
What is #099e01 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #099e01 is rgb(9, 158, 1), in HSL hsl(117, 99%, 31%) and in CMYK 94%, 0%, 99%, 38%.
Is #099e01 suitable for large blocks of background text?
Using #099e01 as a primary background color for text is generally not recommended because its extreme saturation can cause eye strain over time. It functions much better as a high-impact accent color for buttons or call-to-action elements where you want to draw the user's eye immediately.
Does #099e01 work well with dark text?
Yes, #099e01 provides a high contrast ratio when paired with black or very dark charcoal text, making it a reliable choice for UI typography that requires strong legibility. Always test your specific font weight to ensure the contrast ratio remains accessible for your target audience.
Is #099e01 readable on white or black?
#099e01 has a 3.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.90:1 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.