#529E0B Hex Color
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This bold, saturated lime green commands attention through its high intensity and warm yellow undertones. Because it is so loud, #529e0b works best as a 10 percent accent rather than a background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays, which ground the otherwise electric energy. The hex code #529e0b offers excellent contrast, supporting readable black body text in any UI application.
Questions about #529e0b
What is #529e0b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #529e0b is rgb(82, 158, 11), in HSL hsl(91, 87%, 33%) and in CMYK 48%, 0%, 93%, 38%.
How should I effectively use #529e0b in a professional user interface?
Apply #529e0b sparingly as a 10 percent accent color to avoid overwhelming your layout. Because it is highly saturated, it functions best when used for call-to-action buttons or highlights against neutral backgrounds like charcoal or stark white.
Is #529e0b readable on white or black?
#529e0b has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.25:1 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.