#80B22A Hex Color
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#80b22a is a saturated yellow-green with strong brightness and a lush, energetic presence. Its vivid chroma suits calls to action, sports graphics, gaming interfaces, and nature-led accents. Use it as a small accent rather than a full background, where its intensity can dominate. The hex code supports black text at about 8.3:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #80b22a
What is #80b22a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #80b22a is rgb(128, 178, 42), in HSL hsl(82, 62%, 43%) and in CMYK 28%, 0%, 76%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #80b22a?
#80b22a pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted terracotta because dark neutrals steady its brightness while warm accents add contrast without competing with its yellow-green cast. Keep supporting colors restrained so the palette remains focused.
Is #80b22a readable on white or black?
#80b22a has a 2.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.31:1 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.