#0AA801 Hex Color
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#0aa801 is a highly saturated, energetic green that demands attention. Because it is so vivid, it works best as a sharp accent rather than a background color. Pair it with dark grays or charcoal to ground its intensity, as black text reads clearly against it. This hex code is ideal for high-contrast calls to action or UI elements that need to pop.
Questions about #0aa801
What is #0aa801 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0aa801 is rgb(10, 168, 1), in HSL hsl(117, 99%, 33%) and in CMYK 94%, 0%, 99%, 34%.
What color combinations work best with the #0aa801 green?
Because #0aa801 is so saturated, it pairs effectively with neutral, grounded tones like charcoal or deep gray to balance its intensity. Using it against crisp white text often creates the best readability for interface design and high-visibility calls to action.
Is #0aa801 suitable for background use in user interfaces?
Using #0aa801 as a full-page background is typically too aggressive and causes eye strain for users. Reserve this specific green for interactive elements like buttons, toggle switches, or badges where you need a strong, immediate visual signal to draw the eye.
Is #0aa801 readable on white or black?
#0aa801 has a 3.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.61:1 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.