#4A7E01 Hex Color
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#4a7e01 is a saturated, earthy lime green with strong yellow undertones. Because it carries substantial weight, this hex code functions best as an accent for call-to-action buttons or small UI elements rather than a full page background. It creates high contrast with white text, meeting accessibility standards for legibility. Pair it with dark slate or charcoal to ground its intensity.
Questions about #4a7e01
What is #4a7e01 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4a7e01 is rgb(74, 126, 1), in HSL hsl(85, 98%, 25%) and in CMYK 41%, 0%, 99%, 51%.
How can I use #4a7e01 effectively in UI design?
#4a7e01 functions best as a bold, high-contrast accent color for call-to-action buttons or navigation highlights rather than a full-page background. Its weight and intensity demand small, purposeful applications to guide user attention without overwhelming the overall layout.
What colors pair well with #4a7e01 for balanced palettes?
Is #4a7e01 readable on white or black?
#4a7e01 has a 4.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.27:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.