#5A8A00 Hex Color
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Less neon than its lime label suggests, #5a8a00 is a deep, leafy green with strong yellow undertones. The hex code reads bold without shouting, so it suits calls to action, sports branding, and energy-driven designs. Black text on it hits about 5.1:1 contrast, enough for readable body copy. Try it against cream or charcoal, or compare other shades of green for a softer neighbor.
Questions about #5a8a00
What is #5a8a00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a8a00 is rgb(90, 138, 0), in HSL hsl(81, 100%, 27%) and in CMYK 35%, 0%, 100%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #5a8a00?
Charcoal, cream, and warm terracotta all sit well against #5a8a00, since its yellow undertones favor warm neutrals. For a bolder mix, add a deep plum accent and keep this green as the supporting tone.
Is #5a8a00 readable on white or black?
#5a8a00 has a 4.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.07:1 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.