#159E00 Hex Color
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This high-intensity green commands attention with its saturated, lush appearance. Because it is so loud, #159e00 works best as an accent color for calls to action or UI highlights rather than a background. It pairs well with crisp black text, as the contrast ratio is strong enough for readability. The hex code for this bold, natural shade is #159e00.
Questions about #159e00
What is #159e00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #159e00 is rgb(21, 158, 0), in HSL hsl(112, 100%, 31%) and in CMYK 87%, 0%, 100%, 38%.
How should #159e00 be used in web design?
#159e00 is an incredibly vibrant and saturated green that functions best as an accent color for call-to-action buttons or interface highlights. Avoid using it as a large background color, as its high intensity can easily overwhelm the eye.
Is #159e00 readable on white or black?
#159e00 has a 3.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.92:1 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.