#00AF50
A dark, vivid green closely aligning with Forestgreen.
About #00AF50
The hex code #00AF50 represents a beautifully specific shade of green. Its closest recognized web color is Forestgreen. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(0, 175, 80).
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 100% C, 0% M, 54% Y, and 31% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#00AF50
RGB0, 175, 80
HSL147.4°, 100.0%, 34.3%
CMYK100%, 0%, 54%, 31%
HSV147.4°, 100.0%, 68.6%
LAB62.7, -58.8, 37.9
XYZ16.8, 31.2, 12.7
Decimal44880
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.90:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
7.25:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.77:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
6.16:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #00AF50;
}
.text-color {
color: #00AF50;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #00AF50;
}