Is Medium Spring Green (#00FA9A) accessible for digital body text?

Against a pure white background (#FFFFFF), #00FA9A achieves a contrast ratio of 1.39:1 (Failing WCAG AA normal text). Against a dark slate background (#0F172A), it achieves a contrast ratio of 12.87:1 (Passing WCAG AA normal text).

Which color harmonies pair best with Medium Spring Green?

The exact complementary color for #00FA9A is #FA0060. For analogous pairings, use #00FA1D and #00DDFA. You can explore these combinations further in our Color Harmony Generator.

Color Directory/Medium Spring Green

Medium Spring Green (#00FA9A)

Q: What are the exact digital and print color codes for Medium Spring Green (#00FA9A)?

Medium Spring Green has the HEX code #00FA9A. In RGB color coordinates, its values are 0, 250, 154. In HSL, it is 157°, 100%, 49%. In CMYK print values, it corresponds to C:100% M:0% Y:38% K:2%.

Luminance: 71% · Nearest standard name: Medium Spring Green

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MEDIUM SPRING GREEN

#00FA9A

rgb(0, 250, 154) · hsl(157°, 100%, 49%)

HEX#00FA9A

RGB0, 250, 154

HSL157°, 100%, 49%

HSV / HSB157°, 100%, 98%

CMYK (Print)100%, 0%, 38%, 2%

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#00FA9A#FA0060

Analogous

#00FA1D#00FA9A#00DDFA

Triadic

#00FA9A#9A00FA#FA9A00

Tints & Shades

Lighter Tints

Darker Shades

WCAG 2.2 Contrast Verification

Against White (#FFFFFF)1.39:1

Sample text rendered with #00FA9A on white

AA Normal: FAILAA Large: FAIL

Against Dark (#0F172A)12.87:1

Sample text rendered with #00FA9A on dark

AA Normal: PASSAA Large: PASS

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Comprehensive Color Profile & Design Architecture

The Complete Color Guide to Medium Spring Green (#00FA9A)

Medium Spring Green (#00FA9A) is a distinct shade within the Emerald Green chromatic spectrum. Characterized by an optical luminance of 71% and a warm-cool hybrid (vegetal / lime) color temperature, this tone plays a vital role across web applications, brand identities, and editorial typography. Discover its mathematical harmonies, accessibility metrics, UI engineering roles, and front-end code tokens.

Technical Colorimetry & Coordinate Breakdown

Exact mathematical values across digital display, print press, and human perceptual spaces.

HEX Code#00FA9A

RGB Space0, 250, 154

HSL Values157°, 100%, 49%

HSV / HSB157°, 100%, 98%

CMYK Ink100%, 0%, 38%, 2%

TemperatureWarm-Cool Hybrid (Vegetal / Lime)

Optical Color Harmony Formulas for Medium Spring Green

Geometric intervals calculated from #00FA9A on the 360-degree color wheel.

Direct Polar (180°)#FA0060

Complementary Harmony

Pairs Medium Spring Green with its polar opposite (#FA0060) to create maximum optical contrast, perfect for high-converting call-to-action buttons.

Adjacent (±30°)#00FA1D · #00DDFA

Analogous Harmony

Positions adjacent neighboring hues on either side of Medium Spring Green for serene, gentle, and organic visual transitions.

Split Angles (150° / 210°)#FA00DD · #FA1D00

Split-Complementary

Uses the two colors flanking the direct complement of Medium Spring Green, offering rich visual variety without harsh chromatic vibration.

Triangular (120°)#9A00FA · #FA9A00

Triadic Harmony

Forms an equilateral triangle on the color wheel, generating playful, dynamic energy when balanced against a neutral background.

Rectangular (90°)#1D00FA · #FA0060 · #DDFA00

Tetradic (Square) Harmony

A rich four-color scheme combining two complementary pairs, ideal for complex dashboards, gaming HUDs, and multi-tier charts.

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The 60-30-10 UI Implementation Role for Medium Spring Green

Recommended proportional volume and semantic interface assignment.

Recommended Assignment: Interactive Brand Accent (10% Volume)

With a saturation of 100% and lightness of 49%, Medium Spring Green (#00FA9A) acts as an attention-grabbing focal point. In user interfaces, reserve it for primary CTA buttons, active state indicators, and notification badges to draw user clicks immediately.

Light Mode SurfaceIdeal for buttons and badges

Dark Mode AdaptationDesaturate slightly for ambient glow

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Color Psychology & Industry Alignment

Strategic cognitive triggers and target sector recommendations.

Cognitive & Emotional Perception

Communicates organic vitality, restorative health, prosperity, and ecological balance. Evokes natural renewal and positive validation.

Optimal Industry Verticals

Sustainable Commerce, Clean Energy, Health & Wellness, Wealth Management. Combining Medium Spring Green with intentional neutral whitespace reinforces authority and conversion clarity.

Production Code Tokens for Medium Spring Green

Drop-in design system tokens for CSS, Tailwind CSS, and SCSS.

CSS Custom Properties (:root)Vanilla CSS

:root {
  --color-00fa9a: #00FA9A;
  --color-00fa9a-rgb: 0, 250, 154;
  --color-00fa9a-hsl: 157deg 100% 49%;
}

tailwind.config.jsTailwind CSS

module.exports = {
  theme: {
    extend: {
      colors: {
        '00fa9a': '#00FA9A',
      }
    }
  }
};

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Frequently Asked Questions About Medium Spring Green (#00FA9A)

Authoritative answers covering Medium Spring Green color codes, WCAG contrast compliance, and UI design systems.

What are the exact digital and print color codes for Medium Spring Green (#00FA9A)?

Medium Spring Green is defined by the HEX code #00FA9A. Its digital screen RGB coordinates are R:0, G:250, B:154. Its cylindrical HSL values are Hue:157°, Saturation:100%, Lightness:49%. In HSV/HSB format, it is 157°, 100%, 98%. For four-color CMYK process printing, its ink percentages are C:100%, M:0%, Y:38%, K:2%.

Does Medium Spring Green (#00FA9A) pass WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards for text readability?

Against a pure white (#FFFFFF) background, Medium Spring Green achieves a contrast ratio of 1.39:1 (Failing WCAG AA for normal body text, and Failing for large headings). Against dark slate (#0F172A), it achieves a contrast ratio of 12.87:1 (Passing WCAG AA).

What is the direct complementary color for Medium Spring Green (#00FA9A)?

The exact 180-degree optical complementary color for #00FA9A is #FA0060. When placed side-by-side, #00FA9A and #FA0060 create maximum visual tension and high click-through conversion rates.

What is the recommended role for Medium Spring Green in the 60-30-10 UI design rule?

How can I copy and export Medium Spring Green into Tailwind CSS and CSS variables?

You can define Medium Spring Green in CSS custom properties as ':root { --color-custom: #00FA9A; }' or paste it into your 'tailwind.config.js' file under 'theme.extend.colors'. You can also generate full palettes containing Medium Spring Green using our interactive Color Palette Generator.

Which color family does Medium Spring Green (#00FA9A) belong to?

Medium Spring Green belongs to the Emerald Green family (Warm-Cool Hybrid (Vegetal / Lime) spectrum). You can explore full tonal ramps and curated palettes in our Emerald Green Color Guide.