#53A842 Hex Color
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#53a842 is a bold, saturated green that reads lively and warm, closer to fresh grass than deep forest. Its intensity suits accents, calls to action, and eco or finance branding more than full-page backgrounds. Black text on #53a842 reaches about 7.0:1 contrast, so small body text stays readable. For a richer pairing, try deep plum or terracotta instead of plain white.
Questions about #53a842
What is #53a842 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #53a842 is rgb(83, 168, 66), in HSL hsl(110, 44%, 46%) and in CMYK 51%, 0%, 61%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #53a842?
Deep plum, terracotta, and warm charcoal are the strongest partners for #53a842, since its high saturation washes out next to pale neutrals, while darker and warmer tones give the green something to sit against. Skip plain white if you want it to stay bold.
Is #53a842 safe to use behind text?
Yes for dark text: black type on #53a842 reaches about 7.0:1 contrast, which clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for body text, while white text falls well short on this green. Reserve light type for large headings and check the ratio first.
Is #53a842 readable on white or black?
#53a842 has a 2.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.04:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.