#28EF49 Hex Color

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Bright and highly saturated, #28ef49 is a glowing green with a slight yellow undertone. Its neon energy suggests safety, growth, and forward motion, making it effective for sustainability brands, pharmacy interfaces, and eco-focused accents. Use the hex code #28ef49 sparingly against charcoal or navy, where it commands attention without overwhelming the layout. Black text offers strong contrast.

Questions about #28ef49

What is #28ef49 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #28ef49 is rgb(40, 239, 73), in HSL hsl(130, 86%, 55%) and in CMYK 83%, 0%, 69%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #28ef49?
#28ef49 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and deep cool neutrals because they balance its bright yellow-green energy and give the saturated green room to stand out in interfaces, logos, and focused accent elements. Softer sage can create a calmer, more natural feel.
What mood does #28ef49 convey in a design?
#28ef49 conveys an energetic, optimistic mood through its high saturation and slight yellow undertone, making it useful for growth, safety, movement, and freshness when applied as a controlled accent rather than a large background.
Is #28ef49 readable on white or black?
#28ef49 has a 1.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.53:1 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.