#809B17 Hex Color
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This saturated, earthy lime carries a distinct yellow-green character that feels organic and urgent. Use #809b17 as a 10% accent color to inject energy into sports or gaming branding rather than as a dominant background. Because it avoids being too neon, it pairs well with slate or charcoal if you are mixing gray. Black text offers excellent 6.6:1 contrast against this hex code, ensuring readable small body type.
Questions about #809b17
What is #809b17 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #809b17 is rgb(128, 155, 23), in HSL hsl(72, 74%, 35%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 85%, 39%.
How should #809b17 be used in design layouts?
Use #809b17 as a sharp, 10 percent accent color to inject immediate energy into sports or gaming interfaces. It is too vibrant for large backgrounds, so pair it with charcoal or dark gray elements to anchor its intense, organic character.
Is #809b17 readable on white or black?
#809b17 has a 3.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.61:1 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.