#3CB300 Hex Color
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This saturated lime green is bold, intense, and impossible to ignore. Because of its high chroma, #3cb300 works best as an energetic accent color rather than a large background block. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays for a modern, tech-focused aesthetic. The hex code for this lush, beaming green is #3cb300, which offers enough contrast to keep black text legible for critical UI elements.
Questions about #3cb300
What is #3cb300 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3cb300 is rgb(60, 179, 0), in HSL hsl(100, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 66%, 0%, 100%, 30%.
How should I use #3cb300 in a UI layout?
Because #3cb300 is so intense, it functions best as a focused accent rather than a background color. Use it for call-to-action buttons or highlighted data points to maintain contrast against charcoal or deep neutral backgrounds without overwhelming the user interface.
Does #3cb300 have cool or warm undertones?
This shade of lime leans distinctly warm because of its high yellow content, giving it an energetic and organic feel. It avoids the clinical coolness of standard emerald greens, making it a strong choice for fresh, tech-focused, or eco-conscious branding projects.
Is #3cb300 readable on white or black?
#3cb300 has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.64:1 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.