#19AB20 Hex Color

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#19ab20 is a saturated, high-energy green that demands immediate attention. Due to its intensity, avoid using this color as a dominant background. It shines best as a bold accent for call-to-action buttons or UI highlights. Because it offers a 6.9:1 contrast ratio with black text, small labels remain perfectly legible. The hex code for this vivid shade is #19ab20.

Questions about #19ab20

What is #19ab20 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #19ab20 is rgb(25, 171, 32), in HSL hsl(123, 74%, 38%) and in CMYK 85%, 0%, 81%, 33%.
Is #19ab20 suitable for large background areas?
Using #19ab20 as a dominant background color is generally discouraged because its intense saturation can quickly overwhelm the viewer. It functions much better as a sharp, deliberate accent that draws attention to call-to-action buttons or important navigational elements.
What colors pair well with the green #19ab20?
This high-energy green creates excellent contrast when paired with charcoal or deep black text for accessibility. To create a more balanced palette, try incorporating neutral off-whites or a muted slate blue to temper the intensity of the green.
Is #19ab20 readable on white or black?
#19ab20 has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.88:1 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.