#17BF5A Hex Color
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Loud, luminous, and unapologetically bright, #17bf5a is a vivid green that grabs attention fast. Its high saturation and mid lightness make it a natural accent for calls to action, eco brands, and finance apps. It also handles text well, since black on this hex code clears WCAG AA body contrast at about 8.6:1. Compare it with other shades of green before committing it to a palette.
Questions about #17bf5a
What is #17bf5a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #17bf5a is rgb(23, 191, 90), in HSL hsl(144, 79%, 42%) and in CMYK 88%, 0%, 53%, 25%.
What text color works on #17bf5a?
Black text works best on #17bf5a, offering about 8.6:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold for body text. White text falls short here, so keep it off small type.
What colors pair well with #17bf5a?
This green flatters deep charcoal and warm off-whites, while a burgundy accent adds contrast without clutter. Skip bright yellows nearby, since they compete for attention.
Is #17bf5a readable on white or black?
#17bf5a has a 2.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.63:1 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.