#5BAA0B Hex Color
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This saturated lime green demands immediate attention. It works best as an accent or a call to action button rather than a large background area. The hex code is #5baa0b. Because this shade provides a 7.2:1 contrast ratio against black, you can safely use dark text for readability. Pair it with deep charcoal to ground its intensity.
Questions about #5baa0b
What is #5baa0b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5baa0b is rgb(91, 170, 11), in HSL hsl(90, 88%, 35%) and in CMYK 46%, 0%, 94%, 33%.
Where should I use #5baa0b in a professional UI layout?
Use #5baa0b sparingly as an accent color for call to action buttons or alert notifications where you need immediate user focus. Its high saturation can overwhelm the viewer if used as a primary background or dominant layout element.
Which neutral colors balance the intensity of #5baa0b?
Pair #5baa0b with deep charcoal or near-black shades to ground its vibrancy and ensure text readability. These dark neutrals provide enough contrast to make the lime green feel intentional rather than chaotic in your design system.
Is #5baa0b readable on white or black?
#5baa0b has a 2.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.19:1 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.