#18F981 Hex Color
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#18f981 is an electric, high-saturation green that demands attention. This vivid tone lacks subtlety, making it poor for large backgrounds. Instead, use it as a 10% accent color to highlight buttons or alert indicators. Because it offers strong contrast against black, it works well for UI elements requiring high visibility. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal to ground its intense, neon energy.
Questions about #18f981
What is #18f981 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #18f981 is rgb(24, 249, 129), in HSL hsl(148, 95%, 54%) and in CMYK 90%, 0%, 48%, 2%.
How should I use #18f981 in user interface design?
#18f981 is an extremely high-visibility color that works best when reserved for small, critical elements like action buttons, status indicators, or success states. Avoid using it for large backgrounds, as the intense saturation can quickly cause visual fatigue for the user.
What colors pair well with #18f981?
To ground the intense energy of #18f981, pair it with deep, neutral tones like charcoal or dark grays. These dark, muted companions provide the necessary contrast to make the neon green pop without overwhelming the overall layout of your design.
Is #18f981 readable on white or black?
#18f981 has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.90:1 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.