#48C908 Hex Color
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This intense, saturated lime green demands attention immediately. Because of its extreme brightness, #48c908 works best as a sharp accent or call-to-action button rather than a main background. It offers excellent readability with black text, providing a strong 9.6:1 contrast ratio. Pair this hue with charcoal or dark navy if you want to contrast other similar green shades. The hex code is #48c908.
Questions about #48c908
What is #48c908 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #48c908 is rgb(72, 201, 8), in HSL hsl(100, 92%, 41%) and in CMYK 64%, 0%, 96%, 21%.
Does #48c908 work well for large blocks of text?
Avoid using #48c908 for body text because its extreme brightness strains the eyes. It is far more effective as a bold accent color for buttons or small UI elements that require instant user focus.
What colors pair best with #48c908 for professional designs?
Is #48c908 readable on white or black?
#48c908 has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.63:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.