#27A42A Hex Color
A saturated grassy green with high energy
This saturated, high-intensity green commands attention without feeling aggressive. Its high chroma makes it an excellent choice for functional UI highlights like call-to-action buttons, where it pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays for better visual balance than pure black. The hex code for this bold, grassy shade is #27a42a. Because of its strong contrast, black text remains legible when placed directly over it.
Questions about #27a42a
What is #27a42a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #27a42a is rgb(39, 164, 42), in HSL hsl(121, 62%, 40%) and in CMYK 76%, 0%, 74%, 36%.
What colors pair best with #27a42a for interface design?
#27a42a pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or dark neutral grays rather than pure black. This combination provides a strong, professional contrast that remains easy on the eyes while keeping your call-to-action buttons highly visible and accessible for all users.
Is #27a42a suitable for text on dark backgrounds?
While #27a42a is a saturated and bright shade, it generally works best as an accent or highlight color rather than a primary text color. If used as text, ensure it sits against a very dark background to maintain legible contrast ratios.
Is #27a42a readable on white or black?
#27a42a has a 3.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.42:1 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.