#119F00 Hex Color
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A saturated, medium-bright green, #119f00 has a strong yellow undertone and an energetic, attention-grabbing presence. The hex code suits calls to action, eco branding, pharmacy interfaces, and garden products. Use it as a small accent to signal energy or safety. Black text remains readable at about 6.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #119f00
What is #119f00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #119f00 is rgb(17, 159, 0), in HSL hsl(114, 100%, 31%) and in CMYK 89%, 0%, 100%, 38%.
Which colors pair well with #119f00?
#119f00 pairs well with white for a clean visual contrast, charcoal for a softer text treatment, and deep purple for a bold complementary accent. Use the saturated green mainly for buttons, icons, or highlights to keep the overall palette balanced.
Does #119f00 read as warm or cool?
#119f00 reads as a warm green because its strong yellow undertone shifts it away from blue-green, giving the shade an energetic, fresh character that suits nature-led accents and high-visibility interface details.
Is #119f00 readable on white or black?
#119f00 has a 3.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.98:1 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.