#7EAA15 Hex Color
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This saturated lime green brings immediate intensity and visual focus to any layout. As a high-contrast choice for small text, it maintains excellent readability against dark backgrounds. Designers should reserve #7eaa15 for small UI accents or call-to-action buttons rather than large backgrounds, as its boldness can easily overwhelm a composition. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground its inherent energy.
Questions about #7eaa15
What is #7eaa15 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7eaa15 is rgb(126, 170, 21), in HSL hsl(78, 78%, 37%) and in CMYK 26%, 0%, 88%, 33%.
What colors pair well with #7eaa15 in a design?
#7eaa15 works best when grounded by deep neutrals like charcoal or slate gray, which prevent the high-intensity green from overwhelming the layout. You can also create a dynamic, modern palette by pairing this lime with navy blue or crisp black for high-contrast interface elements.
Where should I use #7eaa15 in my UI project?
Reserve #7eaa15 for small UI accents like buttons, notification badges, or specific call-to-action elements where you need to draw the eye immediately. Because this lime green is so saturated, it can easily overwhelm a composition if used for large background areas or blocks of text.
Is #7eaa15 readable on white or black?
#7eaa15 has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.64:1 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.