#469600 Hex Color
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This saturated, high-intensity green packs a visual punch. Because of its extreme brightness, designers should use this shade sparingly as a small accent rather than a full background. Black text remains readable against this hue due to a 5.6:1 contrast ratio. This makes the hex code #469600 a functional choice for UI elements like call to action buttons and small graphic details.
Questions about #469600
What is #469600 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #469600 is rgb(70, 150, 0), in HSL hsl(92, 100%, 29%) and in CMYK 53%, 0%, 100%, 41%.
Which color combinations complement #469600 effectively?
This vibrant green pairs naturally with charcoal or deep navy tones to ground its intensity. For a balanced design, use neutral grays or soft off-whites to prevent the brightness of #469600 from overwhelming your visual hierarchy.
Is #469600 readable on white or black?
#469600 has a 3.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.62:1 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.