#48E225 Hex Color
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Bright and highly saturated, #48e225 is a neon green with a clean, slightly yellow undertone. Its sparkling energy suggests safety and forward motion, making it useful for sustainability, gardening, pharmacy, and eco-focused branding. Use it as a small accent against charcoal or deep navy rather than a full background. The hex code #48e225 supports clear black text at body size.
Questions about #48e225
What is #48e225 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #48e225 is rgb(72, 226, 37), in HSL hsl(109, 77%, 52%) and in CMYK 68%, 0%, 84%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #48e225?
Does #48e225 have a warm or cool undertone?
#48e225 reads as a warm-leaning neon green because its clean, highly saturated hue shifts slightly toward yellow rather than blue, giving the color a fresh, lively temperature despite its intensely electric brightness. It feels more energetic than earthy.
Where does #48e225 work best?
#48e225 works best as a focused accent for sustainability, gardening, pharmacy, and eco-focused interfaces, where its high-energy green can signal freshness or action without overwhelming the layout as a full-page background.
Is #48e225 readable on white or black?
#48e225 has a 1.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.18:1 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.