#149B2F Hex Color
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149b2f is a highly saturated, intense green that demands immediate attention. Because it commands the eye, designers favor this shade for calls to action rather than large background areas. It offers enough contrast to support black text, maintaining a 5.8:1 ratio for clear readability. The hex code for this bold green is #149b2f.
Questions about #149b2f
What is #149b2f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #149b2f is rgb(20, 155, 47), in HSL hsl(132, 77%, 34%) and in CMYK 87%, 0%, 70%, 39%.
How should I pair #149b2f in a palette?
Because #149b2f is an intense primary green, it pairs effectively with neutral grays or a deep charcoal to ground its high energy. Avoid pairing it with competing neons to prevent visual vibration, allowing the color to stand out as a clean, singular focal point.
Is #149b2f readable on white or black?
#149b2f has a 3.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.75:1 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.