#4EAF03 Hex Color

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#4eaf03 is a high-intensity lime green that demands attention. Because of its extreme saturation, it works best as a 10% accent color rather than a dominant background. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays to ground its loudness. While you learn how to make green, keep in mind that this hex code reads clearly with black text for small interface elements.

Questions about #4eaf03

What is #4eaf03 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4eaf03 is rgb(78, 175, 3), in HSL hsl(94, 97%, 35%) and in CMYK 55%, 0%, 98%, 31%.
How should I use #4eaf03 in a user interface?
Apply #4eaf03 primarily as a high-contrast accent for interactive elements like buttons, call-to-action links, or success indicators. Due to its extreme saturation, it becomes overwhelming on large surfaces, so keep it limited to small, functional touchpoints.
What colors pair well with #4eaf03?
Balance the intensity of #4eaf03 by grounding it with charcoal or deep slate tones, which effectively mute its loudness without killing the energy. For a more modern, tech-focused aesthetic, try pairing it with crisp white or off-white backgrounds.
Is #4eaf03 readable on white or black?
#4eaf03 has a 2.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.45:1 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.