#509E07 Hex Color
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A grass stain after a long match, #509e07 is a strong, saturated lime that grabs attention fast. It earns its keep as a call-to-action button or accent, since full-screen use wears on the eyes. Try it against charcoal or deep plum, and let black type sit on top. Black text hits about 6.2:1 contrast here, so small copy stays readable.
Questions about #509e07
What is #509e07 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #509e07 is rgb(80, 158, 7), in HSL hsl(91, 92%, 32%) and in CMYK 49%, 0%, 96%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #509e07?
Deep plum, charcoal, and warm cream all hold their own next to #509e07, since its high saturation needs a heavier or muted partner to stay balanced. Avoid sitting it beside other bright hues.
Is #509e07 readable on white or black?
#509e07 has a 3.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.23:1 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.