#508936 Hex Color
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This muted, unsaturated lime offers a grounded take on natural greens. Because it is darker and less intense than bright citrus shades, it works well as a supporting tone in brand palettes. Pair it with soft cream or charcoal for better balance. The hex code for this green is #508936. It meets WCAG AA contrast standards for small body text when using black as the foreground color.
Questions about #508936
What is #508936 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #508936 is rgb(80, 137, 54), in HSL hsl(101, 43%, 37%) and in CMYK 42%, 0%, 61%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #508936?
Is #508936 readable on white or black?
#508936 has a 4.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.97:1 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.