#49C628 Hex Color
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This intense neon green commands attention with its high saturation and yellow undertones. Because it is so loud, use #49c628 as a small accent rather than a full background. It pairs well with charcoal gray or deep navy to ground its energy. For maximum legibility, stick to black text, as this combination provides the strongest contrast for your designs.
Questions about #49c628
What is #49c628 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #49c628 is rgb(73, 198, 40), in HSL hsl(107, 66%, 47%) and in CMYK 63%, 0%, 80%, 22%.
What colors pair best with #49c628 in a design?
Because #49c628 is an extremely loud neon, it works best when grounded by neutral, dark tones like charcoal or deep navy blue. Using these dark, muted backgrounds allows the green to pop as an accent without overwhelming the viewer's eyes.
Is #49c628 suitable for large blocks of text?
No, #49c628 should never be used for body text due to its extreme brightness and lack of contrast against white backgrounds. It is strictly an accent color for buttons, highlights, or graphical elements where legibility is not the primary requirement.
Is #49c628 readable on white or black?
#49c628 has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.39:1 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.