#59C864 Hex Color
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A green as loud as fresh spring grass under noon sun. #59c864 is highly saturated and beaming, so treat it as a small accent or call-to-action rather than a full background, where it can overwhelm a layout. It flatters deep navy and charcoal far better than plain white. Black text on this hex code reaches about 9.9:1 contrast, clearing AA for small body text.
Questions about #59c864
What is #59c864 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #59c864 is rgb(89, 200, 100), in HSL hsl(126, 50%, 57%) and in CMYK 56%, 0%, 50%, 22%.
What text color should you pair with #59c864?
Black text is the clear choice on #59c864, reaching about 9.9:1 contrast and passing WCAG AA for small body text. White text drops to roughly 2.1:1 and fails for anything but large decorative type.
What colors pair well with #59c864?
This green leans warm from its yellow undertones, so it sits comfortably next to charcoal or deep navy for grounded, natural palettes. For bolder work, try a plum or magenta accent from its complementary side.
Is #59c864 readable on white or black?
#59c864 has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.87:1 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.