#5ADA8C Hex Color
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#5ada8c is an intense, high-saturation green that reads as both fresh and electric. Due to its brightness, it functions best as a pop of color for UI accents rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with dark charcoals. Because this color sustains a high 11.8:1 contrast ratio against black, you can safely use it behind small typography. The hex code for this shade is #5ada8c.
Questions about #5ada8c
What is #5ada8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5ada8c is rgb(90, 218, 140), in HSL hsl(143, 63%, 60%) and in CMYK 59%, 0%, 36%, 15%.
Which color combinations complement #5ada8c effectively?
Pair #5ada8c with deep charcoal or near-black tones to ground its electric intensity and create a balanced, modern aesthetic. The high saturation of this green also allows it to serve as a standout highlight against neutral, desaturated backgrounds.
Is #5ada8c readable on white or black?
#5ada8c has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.84:1 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.