#438C13 Hex Color
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This intense green is highly saturated and demands attention. Because of its raw energy, #438c13 works best as an accent or a call to action rather than a large background. Pair this hex code with dark grays or deep blues to ground its acidity. It provides enough contrast for readable black text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or notification badges in UI design.
Questions about #438c13
What is #438c13 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #438c13 is rgb(67, 140, 19), in HSL hsl(96, 76%, 31%) and in CMYK 52%, 0%, 86%, 45%.
What works best with #438c13 in a design system?
Use #438c13 primarily as an active accent, like for notification badges or primary buttons, because its high energy can overwhelm larger surfaces. Balance its acidity by pairing it with deep charcoal or dark navy backgrounds to maintain visual stability.
Is #438c13 readable on white or black?
#438c13 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.