Green Color – #00ff00: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Green color hex code is #00ff00, and it is composed of 0% red, 100% green and 0% blue.
Green is a light, vibrant, saturated, and cool color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.37:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Green color (#00ff00) against dark backgrounds.

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Green Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Green, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #00ff00 |
| RGB | rgb(0,255,0) |
| HSL | hsl(120,100%,50%) |
| CMYK | 100, 0, 100, 0 |
| HSV | 120, 100, 100 |
| RGB % | 0, 100, 0 |
| XYZ | 35.8, 71.5, 11.9 |
| LAB | 87.7, -86, 83.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Green |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.37 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 15.3 (passes WCAG AA) |
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