#53A340 Hex Color
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Far from a muted sage, #53a340 is a loud, saturated green with a warm yellow undertone. Its intensity suits calls to action, eco branding, and garden or pharmacy design, though it reads best as an accent rather than a full background. Black text hits about 6.7:1 contrast on it, so small body copy stays readable. The hex code #53a340 flatters deep plum and charcoal neighbors.
Questions about #53a340
What is #53a340 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #53a340 is rgb(83, 163, 64), in HSL hsl(108, 44%, 45%) and in CMYK 49%, 0%, 61%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #53a340?
#53a340 pairs well with charcoal, deep plum, and warm cream, which let its saturation stand out without clashing. Soft peach also works when you want a fresher, garden-style feel. Skip equally loud reds and oranges next to it.
Is #53a340 readable on white or black?
#53a340 has a 3.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.68:1 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.