#059B3A Hex Color
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#059b3a is a saturated, fairly bright green with a clean, slightly cool undertone. Its bold intensity draws attention to calls to action, sustainability branding, pharmacy interfaces, and garden products. Use it as a small accent beside charcoal or warm cream rather than a full background. The hex code #059b3a supports black body text at about 5.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #059b3a
What is #059b3a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #059b3a is rgb(5, 155, 58), in HSL hsl(141, 94%, 31%) and in CMYK 97%, 0%, 63%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #059b3a?
#059b3a pairs well with charcoal or warm cream because dark neutrals steady its intensity while soft warmth balances its cool undertone, helping the saturated green feel focused rather than overpowering in a palette. Use it as an accent for buttons, labels, or foliage-inspired graphics.
Why does #059b3a read as a cool green?
#059b3a reads as a cool green because its clean, slightly blue-leaning undertone tempers the yellow warmth common in leaf greens, while high saturation keeps it vivid, energetic, and attention-grabbing rather than soft or earthy.
Is #059b3a readable on white or black?
#059b3a has a 3.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.75:1 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.