#05B26D Hex Color
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Loud, saturated, and mid-weight, the green with hex code #05b26d reads bright without going neon. It works best as an accent or call-to-action color; across large surfaces it can overwhelm. Black text on it reaches about 7.6:1 contrast, clearing AA for body copy. Pair it with cream or charcoal, and see what colors make green for related shades.
Questions about #05b26d
What is #05b26d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #05b26d is rgb(5, 178, 109), in HSL hsl(156, 95%, 36%) and in CMYK 97%, 0%, 39%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #05b26d?
Cream, charcoal, and deep navy pair well with #05b26d because their muted or dark values let the saturated green lead. Warm sand and soft peach also work when you want the pairing to feel organic instead of techy.
Is #05b26d readable on white or black?
#05b26d has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.59:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.