#4F8C09 Hex Color
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This saturated, high-intensity lime green commands attention. Because it is so loud, the hex code #4f8c09 works best as a punchy accent rather than a large background color. It pairs surprisingly well with dark charcoal or deep navy for a modern, energetic feel. Black text maintains excellent legibility against it, meeting WCAG standards for accessibility.
Questions about #4f8c09
What is #4f8c09 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #4f8c09 is rgb(79, 140, 9), in HSL hsl(88, 88%, 29%) and in CMYK 44%, 0%, 94%, 45%.
What colors pair best with #4f8c09?
#4f8c09 works exceptionally well with deep navy or charcoal gray, as these neutrals ground its high-intensity energy. For a more adventurous palette, try pairing it with soft violet or muted lavender to balance the lime green’s acidity.
Is #4f8c09 readable on white or black?
#4f8c09 has a 4.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.08:1 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.