#55F981 Hex Color
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Reach for neon green when a success state or call-to-action button needs to jump off the screen. #55f981 is a light, highly saturated green with a glowing, electric quality. That brightness reads fresh and energetic, so treat it as an accent in a 60/30/10 palette rather than a full background. Black text is clearly readable on it at about 15.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #55f981
What is #55f981 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55f981 is rgb(85, 249, 129), in HSL hsl(136, 93%, 65%) and in CMYK 66%, 0%, 48%, 2%.
What text color works best on #55f981?
Black text reads most clearly on #55f981, with a contrast ratio of about 15.3:1. That clears WCAG AA for small body text, while white text falls well short of the 4.5:1 minimum.
Is #55f981 a warm or cool green?
It leans warm because of its yellow undertones, even at this high saturation. That warmth makes it feel fresh and lively rather than icy or minty.
What colors pair well with #55f981?
Is #55f981 readable on white or black?
#55f981 has a 1.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.25:1 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.