#519F42 Hex Color

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This lush, saturated green commands attention without feeling artificial. Because of its intensity, #519f42 works best as an accent color for calls to action or UI highlights rather than a full background. It pairs well with dark charcoals, providing high readability with black text. The hex code for this bold, organic tone is #519f42.

Questions about #519f42

What is #519f42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #519f42 is rgb(81, 159, 66), in HSL hsl(110, 41%, 44%) and in CMYK 49%, 0%, 58%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #519f42 for a professional palette?
Because of its intense, organic quality, #519f42 balances best with neutral, earthy tones like slate or deep navy. These darker, desaturated colors provide a grounded foundation that keeps the brightness of the green from overwhelming the overall design layout.
Is #519f42 readable on white or black?
#519f42 has a 3.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.38:1 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.