#438C08 Hex Color
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Bright and strongly saturated, #438c08 is a lime-leaning green with a slightly yellow undertone. Its high saturation brings energy and urgency to calls to action, sports graphics, gaming interfaces, and small nature-inspired accents. The hex code #438c08 works best as a supporting or 10% accent rather than a full background. Black text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #438c08
What is #438c08 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #438c08 is rgb(67, 140, 8), in HSL hsl(93, 89%, 29%) and in CMYK 52%, 0%, 94%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #438c08?
#438c08 pairs well with navy and charcoal because their dark, restrained values give its yellow-green brightness a clear visual anchor, while warm off-white softens the contrast for broader layouts and keeps the palette from feeling overly synthetic. A small burgundy accent adds tension without stealing focus.
Where should designers use #438c08?
#438c08 works best as a compact accent for calls to action, status highlights, sports graphics, energy branding, and game interfaces, where its strong saturation attracts attention without overwhelming the surrounding layout. On large surfaces, its dark green value can feel heavy, so pair it with generous light space.
Is #438c08 readable on white or black?
#438c08 has a 4.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.99:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.