#15B540 Hex Color
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#15b540 is a high-chroma, intense green that demands immediate attention. This shade works best as an accent or a bold call to action rather than a large background, where it can easily overwhelm the eye. It pairs well with deep slate grays, and the hex code #15b540 offers a 7.7:1 contrast ratio, ensuring that standard black text remains readable and clear.
Questions about #15b540
What is #15b540 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #15b540 is rgb(21, 181, 64), in HSL hsl(136, 79%, 40%) and in CMYK 88%, 0%, 65%, 29%.
What colors pair well with the intense #15b540?
This green pairs effectively with deep slate gray or charcoal to ground its high energy. Because it is so vibrant, avoid placing it next to other bright neons, as this combination can quickly strain the eyes.
Is #15b540 readable on white or black?
#15b540 has a 2.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.71:1 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.