#17A546 Hex Color
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Strong and saturated, #17a546 is a vivid green with a slightly cool, blue-leaning undertone. Its medium-dark lightness gives designs energy without the glare of a lighter lime. Use the hex code for calls to action, eco-focused branding, or small accents against warm neutrals. Black text reaches about 6.5:1 contrast, supporting readable body copy.
Questions about #17a546
What is #17a546 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #17a546 is rgb(23, 165, 70), in HSL hsl(140, 76%, 37%) and in CMYK 86%, 0%, 58%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #17a546 in a design?
For a balanced palette, #17a546 pairs effectively with warm neutrals and dark charcoal, which soften its high saturation without competing for attention in brand and interface systems that need clear hierarchy. Reserve the green for buttons, links, badges, or other priority accents.
Is #17a546 readable on white or black?
#17a546 has a 3.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.50:1 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.