#518927 Hex Color
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#518927 is a fairly saturated, mid-dark lime green with an earthy, grounded feel. It carries the meaning of growth, harmony, and dependability, which makes it a strong fit for sports branding, energy drinks, gaming, and nature-themed design. The hex code #518927 works best as a dominant base or supporting tone rather than a fine-detail color, and black text holds AA contrast against it at roughly 5:1. To mix similar greens yourself, see how to make green.
Questions about #518927
What is #518927 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #518927 is rgb(81, 137, 39), in HSL hsl(94, 56%, 35%) and in CMYK 41%, 0%, 72%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #518927?
#518927 pairs well with charcoal, cream, and warm neutrals for a grounded, natural palette. Black text also passes WCAG AA contrast against it at about 5:1, so it works behind body copy.
Does #518927 read warm or cool?
It sits in between. The yellow-leaning lime base reads warm, but its darker lightness keeps it from feeling bright, so it stays balanced in most palettes.
Is #518927 readable on white or black?
#518927 has a 4.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.95:1 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.