#199A40 Hex Color
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This saturated green commands attention with its intense, bold presence. It works best as an accent color for calls to action, as full backgrounds can easily overwhelm a layout. Pair #199a40 with deep charcoals rather than pure black to soften the impact. Because this hex code meets WCAG AA standards, it remains readable for small text when paired with a high-contrast dark color.
Questions about #199a40
What is #199a40 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #199a40 is rgb(25, 154, 64), in HSL hsl(138, 72%, 35%) and in CMYK 84%, 0%, 58%, 40%.
What colors pair well with the green in #199a40?
This vibrant green creates a balanced, professional look when paired with charcoal or dark slate greys instead of pure black. The lower contrast against charcoal softens the visual intensity, allowing the bold #199a40 tone to stand out without straining the eye.
Is #199a40 readable on white or black?
#199a40 has a 3.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.73:1 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.