#55A527 Hex Color
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#55a527 is a high-intensity lime green with strong, punchy saturation. Since this hue is visually aggressive, reserve it for accents or calls to action rather than full backgrounds. Black text stands out clearly against this shade, offering a 6.8:1 contrast ratio that exceeds accessibility standards. The hex code for this energetic tone is #55a527.
Questions about #55a527
What is #55a527 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55a527 is rgb(85, 165, 39), in HSL hsl(98, 62%, 40%) and in CMYK 48%, 0%, 76%, 35%.
How should I use #55a527 in my interface design?
#55a527 is best reserved for small, high-impact elements like primary call to action buttons or alert icons rather than large background areas. Its high saturation can overwhelm the eyes if applied across an entire interface.
What colors pair well with #55a527 for a balanced palette?
This vibrant lime pairs effectively with charcoal or deep, neutral grays to ground its intensity. Using it against dark, desaturated backgrounds creates a modern, high-contrast look that keeps the focus on important interactive page elements.
Is #55a527 readable on white or black?
#55a527 has a 3.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.79:1 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.