#1AAA00 Hex Color
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The hex code #1aaa00 is a highly saturated, bright green with a slight yellow undertone and strong visual energy. Its bold intensity suits calls to action, status indicators, sustainability brands, and garden-focused designs. Use it as a small accent against charcoal or navy rather than a full background. Black text remains readable, with about 6.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #1aaa00
What is #1aaa00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1aaa00 is rgb(26, 170, 0), in HSL hsl(111, 100%, 33%) and in CMYK 85%, 0%, 100%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #1aaa00?
Does #1aaa00 feel warm or cool?
#1aaa00 reads as a warm-leaning green because its high saturation is nudged toward yellow rather than blue. That bright yellow-green character can suggest growth, freshness, speed, and action, especially when used in small accents.
Is #1aaa00 readable on white or black?
#1aaa00 has a 3.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.79:1 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.