#28C021 Hex Color
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#28c021 is a saturated, medium-light green with a slight yellow undertone and strong visual energy. Its bright, high-chroma finish suits calls to action, highlights, eco branding, gardening, and pharmacy accents. Use it sparingly rather than as a full background and pair it with black text for about 8.7:1 contrast. This hex code supports readable body copy in accessibility-focused interface work.
Questions about #28c021
What is #28c021 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #28c021 is rgb(40, 192, 33), in HSL hsl(117, 71%, 44%) and in CMYK 79%, 0%, 83%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #28c021?
#28c021 pairs well with charcoal, navy, warm cream, and muted purple, which give its bright yellow-green character contrast without competing for attention in interfaces, identity systems, and editorial layouts alike. Use the darkest option for text and let cream or purple appear in larger supporting areas.
Where does #28c021 work best in a design?
#28c021 works best as a focused accent or call-to-action color, especially in sustainability, gardening, pharmacy, and finance interfaces where its high saturation draws attention quickly without requiring large areas of color. Keep surrounding surfaces restrained so the green remains legible and does not overwhelm the layout.
Is #28c021 readable on white or black?
#28c021 has a 2.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.65:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.