#4B960A Hex Color
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Loud, saturated, and lit from within by yellow undertones, this lime green grabs attention before anything else on the page. The hex code #4b960a works best as an accent or call to action; try it against charcoal or deep plum for contrast that feels intentional. Black text reads clearly on it at about 5.7:1, enough for small body text.
Questions about #4b960a
What is #4b960a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4b960a is rgb(75, 150, 10), in HSL hsl(92, 88%, 31%) and in CMYK 50%, 0%, 93%, 41%.
What text color works on #4b960a?
Black text is the safe choice. At roughly 5.7:1 contrast, #4b960a passes WCAG AA for small body text. White text reaches only about 3.7:1, so keep it to large headings if you use it at all.
What colors pair well with #4b960a?
Deep plum and charcoal make this green read richer than a plain neutral would. For a softer palette, pair it with cream and a touch of muted olive so it can lead without shouting.
Is #4b960a readable on white or black?
#4b960a has a 3.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.66:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.