#61B300 Hex Color
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Bright and highly saturated, #61b300 is a strong lime color with yellow-green undertones and an energetic presence. Its intensity suits calls to action, sports graphics, gaming interfaces, and nature-led branding. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full background. The hex code #61b300 supports readable black text with about an 8:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #61b300
What is #61b300 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #61b300 is rgb(97, 179, 0), in HSL hsl(87, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 46%, 0%, 100%, 30%.
Which colors pair well with #61b300?
#61b300 pairs well with black, white, deep navy, and muted earth tones, which balance its vivid yellow-green intensity in layouts, buttons, icons, and other focused accents without competing for attention. For a softer interface palette, place it beside charcoal or warm neutral surfaces.
Does #61b300 work with black text?
Yes, #61b300 supports readable black text with an approximately 8:1 contrast ratio, clearing WCAG AA and AAA thresholds for normal-sized text when used as a solid background in typical digital interfaces. Test the full text-and-background combination when font size, weight, or surrounding interface elements change.
Does #61b300 look warm or cool?
#61b300 reads as a warm-leaning green because its strong yellow undertone shifts it toward lime rather than blue-green, while its high saturation gives it an energetic, youthful, attention-grabbing character in digital palettes. Use it as a focused accent when a full background would feel too intense.
Is #61b300 readable on white or black?
#61b300 has a 2.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.95:1 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.