#12B017 Hex Color
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Highly saturated and mid-light, #12b017 is a strong green with a slight yellow undertone. Its intensity brings energy to calls to action, sustainability branding, pharmacy interfaces, and garden products. Use it as a small accent or supporting tone rather than a full-page background. Black text remains highly legible, with about a 7.2:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #12b017.
Questions about #12b017
What is #12b017 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #12b017 is rgb(18, 176, 23), in HSL hsl(122, 81%, 38%) and in CMYK 90%, 0%, 87%, 31%.
Is #12b017 a warm or cool green?
#12b017 reads as a warm-leaning green because its slight yellow undertone shifts it away from cooler blue greens. Its high saturation gives it a fresh, energetic presence, making it effective for lively accents rather than broad, quiet backgrounds.
What colors pair well with #12b017?
Is #12b017 readable on white or black?
#12b017 has a 2.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.24:1 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.