#469E1A Hex Color
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#469e1a is a bold, high-intensity green with a strong yellow undertone that demands attention. This shade works best as an accent color in gaming interfaces or sustainability branding rather than a dominant background. Because it provides excellent contrast against black text, it shines for buttons and call-to-action elements. Avoid using it in large blocks to prevent visual fatigue. The hex code for this lime green is #469e1a.
Questions about #469e1a
What is #469e1a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #469e1a is rgb(70, 158, 26), in HSL hsl(100, 72%, 36%) and in CMYK 56%, 0%, 84%, 38%.
Where is the best place to use #469e1a in a UI design?
Use #469e1a specifically for call-to-action buttons or small interactive elements where you need high visibility against a dark background. Because this lime green is so high-intensity, it often causes eye strain when applied to large backgrounds or text-heavy blocks.
What colors pair well with #469e1a?
This green demands a high-contrast partner, so it looks sharpest when paired with charcoal or deep black text. For a balanced palette, incorporate soft, neutral grays or muted earth tones to keep the visual intensity of #469e1a from becoming overwhelming.
Is #469e1a readable on white or black?
#469e1a has a 3.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.16:1 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.