#5BB55B Hex Color
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Loud, leafy green with plenty of punch. #5bb55b sits mid-light and fairly saturated, so it reads energetic without tipping into neon. It earns its keep as an accent or call to action; across a full background it gets loud fast. Black text holds strong contrast on it at about 8.2:1. The hex code #5bb55b suits eco, finance, and garden branding.
Questions about #5bb55b
What is #5bb55b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5bb55b is rgb(91, 181, 91), in HSL hsl(120, 38%, 53%) and in CMYK 50%, 0%, 50%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #5bb55b?
Deep plum and terracotta balance its brightness, while navy keeps it grounded and professional. For text, black reads most clearly at about 8.2:1 contrast.
Is #5bb55b readable on white or black?
#5bb55b has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.20:1 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.