#09BF49 Hex Color
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#09bf49 is a high-intensity, saturated green with significant punch. Because it is so dominant and bright, use it sparingly as a 10% accent color rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays for a modern, tech-focused look. This hex code provides strong contrast against black text, making it a reliable choice for call-to-action buttons in UI design.
Questions about #09bf49
What is #09bf49 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #09bf49 is rgb(9, 191, 73), in HSL hsl(141, 91%, 39%) and in CMYK 95%, 0%, 62%, 25%.
How can I effectively use #09bf49 in a user interface?
Because #09bf49 is extremely saturated, it works best as a 10% accent color for interactive elements like primary call-to-action buttons. It provides excellent contrast against black or dark charcoal text, making it a reliable choice for driving user attention in clean, minimalist layouts.
What colors pair well with #09bf49 for a balanced design?
This green relies on neutral backgrounds to prevent visual fatigue. Pair #09bf49 with deep charcoal or soft neutral grays to ground the brightness, or use a desaturated blue to create a professional, tech-forward palette that remains accessible.
Is #09bf49 readable on white or black?
#09bf49 has a 2.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.56:1 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.