#829A09 Hex Color
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This chartreuse-leaning lime is high-energy and saturated. Because #829a09 is so intense, it works best as a 10% accent rather than a dominant background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground its inherent brightness. Since black text provides excellent readability over this shade, it is a solid choice for high-visibility call-to-action buttons or small UI elements where you need to grab attention immediately.
Questions about #829a09
What is #829a09 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #829a09 is rgb(130, 154, 9), in HSL hsl(70, 89%, 32%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 94%, 40%.
What is the best way to apply #829a09 in a design?
#829a09 is a high-energy, saturated color that functions best as a small, deliberate accent rather than a background. Limit its application to ten percent of your design surface, pairing it with charcoal or deep slate to ensure visual balance and readability.
Is #829a09 readable on white or black?
#829a09 has a 3.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.57:1 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.