#81B622 Hex Color

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Close to fresh-cut grass under full sun, this loud lime pulls attention the moment it lands on a page. The hex code #81b622 works best as a small accent for calls to action or sports branding; full backgrounds can tire the eye. It reads richer against deep navy than plain white, and black text on it hits about 8.6:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA.

Questions about #81b622

What is #81b622 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #81b622 is rgb(129, 182, 34), in HSL hsl(81, 69%, 42%) and in CMYK 29%, 0%, 81%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #81b622?
Deep navy and charcoal make #81b622 look richer than white does. Try it as a small accent on dark grounds, or pair it with plum for a bolder, less expected palette.
Is #81b622 readable on white or black?
#81b622 has a 2.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.64:1 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.