#75B300 Hex Color

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This highly saturated, electric lime green demands attention. Because it is so intense, #75b300 works best as a punchy accent color in UI design rather than a large background. It pairs surprisingly well with dark charcoal grays for a modern, high-contrast look. Black text remains perfectly readable against this hex code, making it a functional choice for alerts or calls to action.

Questions about #75b300

What is #75b300 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #75b300 is rgb(117, 179, 0), in HSL hsl(81, 100%, 35%) and in CMYK 35%, 0%, 100%, 30%.
How should I use #75b300 in a UI design?
#75b300 serves as a powerful accent color for calls-to-action or status indicators, but it is too intense for large backgrounds. It creates a modern, high-contrast look when paired with deep charcoal or near-black text for maximum readability.
Is #75b300 readable on white or black?
#75b300 has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.20:1 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.