#28890B Hex Color
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#28890b is a saturated, grassy green with intense pigment. This high-chroma shade demands attention, making it an ideal choice for call-to-action buttons or small accents in UI design. Because it offers high contrast against black text, it maintains readability at smaller sizes. The hex code for this lush, energetic green is #28890b. Use it sparingly to avoid overwhelming your layout.
Questions about #28890b
What is #28890b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #28890b is rgb(40, 137, 11), in HSL hsl(106, 85%, 29%) and in CMYK 71%, 0%, 92%, 46%.
Why does #28890b work well as a UI accent color?
This specific green provides high contrast against standard text colors like black, ensuring readability for smaller design elements. Its saturated quality draws the eye instantly, making it an effective choice for call-to-action buttons or navigation highlights.
What colors balance the intensity of #28890b?
To ground this bright green, pair it with neutral tones like charcoal or light, off-white shades. Using a muted, desaturated color alongside #28890b prevents the layout from feeling overwhelming, keeping the focus on your primary call to action.
Is #28890b readable on white or black?
#28890b has a 4.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.67:1 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.