#48A014 Hex Color
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Bright and strongly saturated, #48a014 is a yellow-leaning lime green with a lush, energetic presence. Its medium depth gives calls to action, sports graphics, gaming interfaces, and eco-focused accents clear visual weight. Use it as a small accent or supporting tone rather than a full-page background. Black text on the hex code #48a014 reaches about 6.3:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #48a014
What is #48a014 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #48a014 is rgb(72, 160, 20), in HSL hsl(98, 78%, 35%) and in CMYK 55%, 0%, 88%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #48a014?
#48a014 pairs well with navy, warm off-white, and black, which temper its strong saturation without competing with its yellow-green undertone. Use black for readable text, navy for steadier contrast, and off-white for spacious supporting areas.
Is #48a014 readable on white or black?
#48a014 has a 3.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.31:1 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.