#50AE61 Hex Color
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A fairly saturated mid-tone green, #50ae61 has a fresh yellow undertone without feeling loud. Its steady brightness suggests safety, reliability, and balance, making it useful for sustainability, pharmacy, finance, and gardening brands. Use it as a supporting color with warm white or charcoal; black text remains highly legible. The hex code is #50ae61.
Questions about #50ae61
What is #50ae61 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #50ae61 is rgb(80, 174, 97), in HSL hsl(131, 37%, 50%) and in CMYK 54%, 0%, 44%, 32%.
What text colors work best with #50ae61?
#50ae61 works best with black or very dark charcoal text because its medium brightness creates strong contrast, while white text is much weaker for normal-size type and should be checked before use.
Does #50ae61 feel warm or cool?
#50ae61 reads as a gently warm green because its yellow undertone shifts it away from blue greens. That balance supports natural, reassuring designs without the sharper energy of neon shades.
Is #50ae61 readable on white or black?
#50ae61 has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.56:1 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.