#10A023 Hex Color

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#10a023 is a saturated, high-intensity green that demands attention. Because of its high chroma, it works best as an accent color for calls to action or UI highlights rather than a large background. It pairs well with neutral grays or deep charcoal to temper its loudness. Black text remains legible against this shade, meeting accessibility standards for readability. The hex code for this lush green is #10a023.

Questions about #10a023

What is #10a023 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #10a023 is rgb(16, 160, 35), in HSL hsl(128, 82%, 35%) and in CMYK 90%, 0%, 78%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #10a023?
Because #10a023 is so intense, it works best when tempered by neutral partners like charcoal or cool slate grays. These neutrals allow the green to function as a focal point without overwhelming the surrounding design elements.
Is #10a023 a good choice for text?
Using #10a023 for large, bold text on a clean white background can work, but it often fails standard accessibility contrast ratios for smaller body copy. It is generally safer to reserve this specific shade for interactive elements or graphic accents.
Is #10a023 readable on white or black?
#10a023 has a 3.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.07:1 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.