#528E2E Hex Color
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#528e2e is a saturated, mid-tone lime that reads energetic and organic. It works best as an accent color rather than a dominant background, where it can easily overwhelm a layout. Because this shade offers a 5.3:1 contrast ratio, black text remains legible for small body type. Pair it with dark grays if you are unsure about mixing gray with brighter tones.
Questions about #528e2e
What is #528e2e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #528e2e is rgb(82, 142, 46), in HSL hsl(98, 51%, 37%) and in CMYK 42%, 0%, 68%, 44%.
What colors pair well with the #528e2e lime green?
#528e2e pairs effectively with dark gray or charcoal to anchor its high energy. Because it is a punchy mid-tone, avoid placing it directly next to other bright, neon shades, as these combinations can quickly become visually overwhelming for the viewer.
Is #528e2e readable on white or black?
#528e2e has a 3.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.26:1 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.