#28C76F Hex Color
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The hex code #28c76f is a bold, high-intensity green that demands immediate attention. Due to its extreme saturation, this color works best as a sharp accent rather than a full background. It pairs well with deep charcoals if you want to avoid mixing gray tones that look muddy. With a 9.5:1 contrast ratio against black text, it remains perfectly legible for UI components.
Questions about #28c76f
What is #28c76f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #28c76f is rgb(40, 199, 111), in HSL hsl(147, 67%, 47%) and in CMYK 80%, 0%, 44%, 22%.
How should I use #28c76f in a user interface?
#28c76f works best as a sharp, tactical accent rather than a full background color because of its extreme saturation. It maintains excellent readability against black text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or notification badges.
What colors pair well with #28c76f?
Is #28c76f readable on white or black?
#28c76f has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.48:1 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.