#517D1E Hex Color
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The hex code #517d1e is a muted, medium-dark lime with earthy yellow undertones and restrained saturation. Its grounded green suggests growth, harmony, and dependability without feeling bright or sugary. Use it as a supporting brand tone for nature, sports, or gaming, and pair it with warm cream or charcoal. White text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #517d1e
What is #517d1e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #517d1e is rgb(81, 125, 30), in HSL hsl(88, 61%, 30%) and in CMYK 35%, 0%, 76%, 51%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #517d1e?
#517d1e pairs well with warm cream, charcoal, and muted terracotta because those tones soften its earthy green and add contrast without making the palette feel overly bright. Use cream for open space, charcoal for text, and terracotta as a small accent.
Is #517d1e suitable for body text?
#517d1e provides about a 4.9:1 contrast ratio with white, which meets the WCAG AA 4.5:1 threshold for normal body text; test the exact font and size in context before finalizing a production interface.
Is #517d1e readable on white or black?
#517d1e has a 4.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.30:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.