#438601 Hex Color
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Bold and highly saturated, #438601 is a strong lime green with earthy yellow undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its energy suits calls to action, sports graphics, gaming interfaces, and nature-focused branding, though it can overwhelm as a full background. Use it as a focused accent with charcoal or deep navy. With about 4.6:1 contrast, black text works for small body copy. The hex code for this color is #438601.
Questions about #438601
What is #438601 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #438601 is rgb(67, 134, 1), in HSL hsl(90, 99%, 26%) and in CMYK 50%, 0%, 99%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #438601?
Does #438601 look warm or cool?
Despite its green base, #438601 reads warm because its strong yellow undertone shifts it toward lime rather than blue-green, giving the shade an energetic, earthy character that feels more natural and lively than a cool green.
Is #438601 readable on white or black?
#438601 has a 4.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.64:1 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.