#5BB37E Hex Color
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Sustainability brands and wellness packaging often reach for a green like this one. #5bb37e sits at mid-lightness with fairly low saturation, so it reads steady and grounded rather than loud. The hex code works well as a dominant base or a button fill in UI, and it flatters cream and charcoal neighbors. Black text hits about 8.2:1 contrast on it, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #5bb37e
What is #5bb37e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5bb37e is rgb(91, 179, 126), in HSL hsl(144, 37%, 53%) and in CMYK 49%, 0%, 30%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #5bb37e?
Cream and charcoal flatter it most, keeping the muted tone from washing out next to stark white. A deep plum or navy accent adds contrast without clashing.
Is #5bb37e readable on white or black?
#5bb37e has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.19:1 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.