#538D22 Hex Color
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#538d22 is a deep lime with real weight behind it. The saturation runs fairly high, but the darker lightness keeps it grounded, so it reads earthy instead of neon. That balance makes it a strong dominant base for sports and gaming brands, and black text stays readable on it at about 5.2:1 contrast. Pair it with charcoal or cream for a natural, dependable palette.
Questions about #538d22
What is #538d22 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #538d22 is rgb(83, 141, 34), in HSL hsl(93, 61%, 34%) and in CMYK 41%, 0%, 76%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #538d22?
Charcoal and cream give #538d22 a grounded, natural pairing, while a deep burgundy adds warmth that flatters its yellow undertones. Skip pale pastels, which make this green read muddy by comparison.
Is #538d22 readable on white or black?
#538d22 has a 4.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.20:1 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.