#58A00B Hex Color
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This saturated lime green brings immediate intensity and energy to any design. Because it is so loud, #58a00b works best as a 10% accent or call to action rather than a background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays to ground its brightness. The hex code for this high-impact shade is #58a00b, which offers enough contrast for legible black text.
Questions about #58a00b
What is #58a00b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #58a00b is rgb(88, 160, 11), in HSL hsl(89, 87%, 34%) and in CMYK 45%, 0%, 93%, 37%.
What design elements work best with #58a00b?
Because #58a00b is an exceptionally loud and vibrant lime, it is best utilized for functional accents like call-to-action buttons or small UI notifications. Avoid using it for large background blocks, as the saturation can overwhelm the user’s eyes quickly.
How can I balance the brightness of #58a00b in a professional layout?
To ground the intensity of #58a00b, pair it with dark, desaturated neutrals like charcoal or deep slate grays. These darker tones provide the necessary contrast to make the green pop without creating visual fatigue for the reader.
Is #58a00b readable on white or black?
#58a00b has a 3.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.44:1 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.