#4AC71E Hex Color
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This intense lime green demands attention. Because it is highly saturated, #4ac71e functions best as a small accent for buttons or calls to action rather than a large background. It can be visually overwhelming at full scale. Black text remains highly legible against this hue, offering a strong 9.5:1 contrast. Pair it with dark charcoal grays to ground the intensity of this hex code.
Questions about #4ac71e
What is #4ac71e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4ac71e is rgb(74, 199, 30), in HSL hsl(104, 74%, 45%) and in CMYK 63%, 0%, 85%, 22%.
How should I use #4ac71e in UI design?
#4ac71e works best as a deliberate, small-scale accent color because its high saturation can quickly overwhelm a layout if used as a primary background. It draws immediate attention to buttons and key interactions without competing for dominance against secondary elements.
What colors pair well with #4ac71e?
To ground the intensity of #4ac71e, pair it with deep, neutral tones like charcoal or dark gray, which offer high visual contrast and readability. These dark neutrals prevent the lime from vibrating against the eyes while maintaining a modern, balanced aesthetic.
Is #4ac71e readable on white or black?
#4ac71e has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.47:1 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.