#53A159 Hex Color
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Reach for #53a159 when a project needs a dependable mid green, like sustainability branding or garden packaging. Its muted saturation keeps it steady instead of flashy, and the hex code #53a159 carries enough lightness to work as a supporting tone behind black text, which clears WCAG AA at roughly 6.6:1. Pair it with warm terracotta rather than bright accents, which can wash it out.
Questions about #53a159
What is #53a159 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #53a159 is rgb(83, 161, 89), in HSL hsl(125, 32%, 48%) and in CMYK 48%, 0%, 45%, 37%.
What pairs well with #53a159?
Warm accents like terracotta and cream flatter its muted tone better than bright colors, which can make it look dull. A deep navy also reads richer beside it.
Is #53a159 readable on white or black?
#53a159 has a 3.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.61:1 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.