#55A428 Hex Color
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Like fresh-cut grass under midday sun, this lime shade reads loud and full of life. Its strong saturation makes it a natural accent for buttons, highlights, and calls to action, though it can overwhelm as a full background. Pair #55a428 with deep navy for a grounded, sporty contrast, and stick to black text on top, since it clears the 4.5:1 contrast threshold for small type.
Questions about #55a428
What is #55a428 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55a428 is rgb(85, 164, 40), in HSL hsl(98, 61%, 40%) and in CMYK 48%, 0%, 76%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #55a428?
Deep navy, charcoal, and plum all give #55a428 a strong, grounded contrast that keeps its brightness in check. Skip orange and yellow neighbors if you want this green to stay the boldest element on the page.
Is #55a428 readable on white or black?
#55a428 has a 3.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.72:1 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.