#338700 Hex Color
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#338700 is a saturated, lush green that commands attention with its intense, beaming character. Because it carries high visual weight, this shade works best as a bold accent color rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays or deep navies to ground its energy. With a strong 4.6:1 contrast ratio, black text remains perfectly legible against this hex code.
Questions about #338700
What is #338700 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #338700 is rgb(51, 135, 0), in HSL hsl(97, 100%, 26%) and in CMYK 62%, 0%, 100%, 47%.
What colors pair best with #338700 for a balanced design?
#338700 works best when paired with charcoal grays or deep navies to anchor its intense, beaming energy. These neutral, dark tones prevent the green from overpowering your layout while maintaining a clean, professional aesthetic for your interface.
Is #338700 suitable for use as a primary background color?
Because #338700 carries high visual weight and saturation, it is generally too intense for large background areas. Use it primarily as a bold accent for buttons, calls-to-action, or highlight elements to ensure your design remains legible and visually comfortable.
Is #338700 readable on white or black?
#338700 has a 4.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.60:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.