#09AE42 Hex Color
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This bold, saturated green demands attention without feeling abrasive. Because it is highly pigmented, #09ae42 works best as a punchy accent rather than a background color, where it can easily overwhelm the eyes. It pairs effectively with charcoal or dark gray tones to ground its intensity. The hex code for this lush, energetic shade is #09ae42.
Questions about #09ae42
What is #09ae42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #09ae42 is rgb(9, 174, 66), in HSL hsl(141, 90%, 36%) and in CMYK 95%, 0%, 62%, 32%.
Where should I use #09ae42 in a design project?
#09ae42 works best as a focused accent color rather than a primary background because its high saturation quickly overwhelms the eyes. Use it sparingly to draw attention to call-to-action buttons, notifications, or critical interface elements that require immediate user focus.
What colors pair well with #09ae42?
This green relies on deep, neutral shades to balance its inherent intensity. Pair #09ae42 with charcoal or dark, cool grays to ground the vibrancy, or use crisp white to let the color stand out cleanly without visual clutter.
Is #09ae42 readable on white or black?
#09ae42 has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.14:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.