#4CAA00 Hex Color
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#4caa00 is an intense, high-energy lime with incredible saturation. This aggressive green commands attention, making it the perfect choice for small UI accents like call-to-action buttons or status indicators. Because it carries such visual weight, avoid using it as a large background color. Pair it with dark charcoal text to ensure maximum readability and impact.
Questions about #4caa00
What is #4caa00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4caa00 is rgb(76, 170, 0), in HSL hsl(93, 100%, 33%) and in CMYK 55%, 0%, 100%, 33%.
How should I use #4caa00 in website design?
Use #4caa00 sparingly as a highlight or call-to-action button color rather than a large background. Its high visual weight can overwhelm the eyes, so it works best against a clean, neutral interface or paired with charcoal text for contrast.
Is #4caa00 readable on white or black?
#4caa00 has a 2.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.05:1 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.