#4E9B31 Hex Color
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This saturated, intense lime green commands attention in any layout. The hex code #4e9b31 functions best as a focused accent for buttons or icons rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with dark charcoals to balance its boldness. Designers often favor this shade for sustainability-focused branding, and it maintains a strong 6.1:1 contrast ratio when paired with black text.
Questions about #4e9b31
What is #4e9b31 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4e9b31 is rgb(78, 155, 49), in HSL hsl(104, 52%, 40%) and in CMYK 50%, 0%, 68%, 39%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #4e9b31 in a design?
#4e9b31 functions best when anchored by dark neutrals like charcoal or deep gray. These grounded colors prevent the lime from becoming overwhelming while maintaining a professional, high-contrast look suitable for modern web applications and sustainability branding.
Is #4e9b31 readable on white or black?
#4e9b31 has a 3.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.05:1 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.