#538A2C Hex Color
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This medium-dark, muted lime has yellow-green undertones and enough weight for confident visual work. Its restrained saturation suggests growth and harmony without the sharpness of brighter greens. It suits nature, sports, gaming, and energy drink designs well. Use it as a supporting tone or a bold accent in a palette. Black text reads most clearly on this hex code, reaching about a 5.0:1 contrast ratio for small body text.
Questions about #538a2c
What is #538a2c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #538a2c is rgb(83, 138, 44), in HSL hsl(95, 52%, 36%) and in CMYK 40%, 0%, 68%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #538a2c?
The muted yellow-green of #538a2c pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and burgundy, which balance its earthy cast while keeping the palette grounded and readable across branding, packaging, and interface accents. Reserve burgundy for small details so the composition keeps its natural focus.
Where does #538a2c work best in a design?
Use #538a2c as a supporting tone, button accent, or large graphic block when a design needs grounded energy without vivid green glare in nature-led branding, sports graphics, and game interfaces. Because its medium-dark value can feel heavy as a full-page background, pair it with pale neutrals and leave generous open space.
Is #538a2c readable on white or black?
#538a2c has a 4.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.03:1 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.