#09E880 Hex Color
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This neon green is highly saturated with a powerful, electric intensity. Because of its extreme brightness, #09e880 works best as a small accent color rather than a large background, where it can easily overwhelm the eye. It pairs well with dark charcoals, which ground its artificial glow. Since this shade is so vivid, you might need what colors make gray to find effective balancing tones.
Questions about #09e880
What is #09e880 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #09e880 is rgb(9, 232, 128), in HSL hsl(152, 93%, 47%) and in CMYK 96%, 0%, 45%, 9%.
How do you balance the intensity of #09e880 in design?
Because #09e880 is extremely vivid, use it sparingly as a highlight or call-to-action button to avoid visual fatigue. It balances perfectly against charcoal or deep slate tones, which help anchor the artificial glow without suppressing its brightness.
Is #09e880 suitable for large text or backgrounds?
Generally, no. Using #09e880 for large text or full backgrounds often creates accessibility issues and strains the eyes, as it lacks sufficient contrast against white. Keep it for icons, borders, or small UI elements where it can stand out effectively.
Is #09e880 readable on white or black?
#09e880 has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.86:1 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.