#28EFA2 Hex Color

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#28efa2 is an electric, neon green with high saturation. This vivid shade commands attention, making it perfect for UI accents or call to action buttons rather than large backgrounds. It provides excellent readability with black text, offering a 14.0:1 contrast ratio. Because this color is so intense, use it sparingly as a 10% accent in your design systems. The hex code for this shade is #28efa2.

Questions about #28efa2

What is #28efa2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #28efa2 is rgb(40, 239, 162), in HSL hsl(157, 86%, 55%) and in CMYK 83%, 0%, 32%, 6%.
How should I use #28efa2 in a UI design system?
Apply #28efa2 sparingly as a 10% accent color for primary call-to-action buttons or success indicators to ensure it remains impactful without causing visual fatigue. Because of its extreme brightness, it functions poorly as a background color and should be strictly reserved for interactive elements.
What colors pair well with #28efa2?
This neon green creates a balanced, modern interface when paired with neutral charcoal or deep slate text, which provides necessary grounding and readability. For a bold look, you can contrast it against dark purples, but avoid placing it next to other neons to prevent color vibration.
Is #28efa2 readable on white or black?
#28efa2 has a 1.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.95:1 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.