#0CAF50 Hex Color
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#0caf50 is a loud, saturated green that commands attention. Because of its high intensity, this color works best as a 10% accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or warm greys to temper the brightness. For projects requiring energy or eco-friendly themes, this hex code provides a clear punch. You can find other shades of green on our site.
Questions about #0caf50
What is #0caf50 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0caf50 is rgb(12, 175, 80), in HSL hsl(145, 87%, 37%) and in CMYK 93%, 0%, 54%, 31%.
What colors pair best with #0caf50?
#0caf50 works best when paired with neutral, deep tones like charcoal or warm greys to balance its high-intensity brightness. Avoid pairing it with other neon colors as they will compete for attention and cause visual fatigue in your design layout.
Is #0caf50 readable on white or black?
#0caf50 has a 2.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.26:1 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.