#26A51A Hex Color
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#26a51a is a saturated, medium-dark green with a bright, slightly yellow undertone. Its high chroma creates an energetic, attention-grabbing feel, while its moderate lightness keeps it grounded. Use this hex code for small accents, buttons, sustainability or pharmacy branding, and organic themes. Black text reaches about 6.5:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #26a51a
What is #26a51a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #26a51a is rgb(38, 165, 26), in HSL hsl(115, 73%, 37%) and in CMYK 77%, 0%, 84%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #26a51a in a design palette?
#26a51a pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and dark navy, which soften its high saturation without competing for attention. Use it as a focused accent beside restrained neutrals, or balance it with muted terracotta for a more organic palette.
Is #26a51a readable on white or black?
#26a51a has a 3.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.47:1 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.