#149E27 Hex Color
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#149e27 is a saturated, strong green with a slightly cool undertone and medium-dark lightness. Its high chroma gives interfaces and branding an energetic, attention-grabbing edge, especially in small accents and calls to action. Use the hex code for sustainability, pharmacy, gardening, or finance themes, pairing it with warm off-white or charcoal. Black text reaches about 5.9:1 contrast here.
Questions about #149e27
What is #149e27 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #149e27 is rgb(20, 158, 39), in HSL hsl(128, 78%, 35%) and in CMYK 87%, 0%, 75%, 38%.
How should designers use #149e27 in a palette?
#149e27 works best as a high-impact accent or supporting brand color, balanced by warm off-white, charcoal, or muted sage. Its strong saturation can dominate a layout, so reserve it for buttons, highlights, icons, and selected states rather than full-page backgrounds.
Is #149e27 readable on white or black?
#149e27 has a 3.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.94:1 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.