#5BB738 Hex Color
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A high-energy, saturated lime green, #5bb738 demands attention. This shade works best as a punchy accent rather than a background, where it can easily overwhelm a design. Because it is so vivid, black text remains highly readable at an 8.3:1 contrast ratio. If you need to mute this intensity, knowing what colors make gray can help you balance the palette. The hex code for this color is #5bb738.
Questions about #5bb738
What is #5bb738 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5bb738 is rgb(91, 183, 56), in HSL hsl(103, 53%, 47%) and in CMYK 50%, 0%, 69%, 28%.
How should I use #5bb738 effectively in a design?
This vibrant lime green functions best as a focused accent rather than a background. Use #5bb738 for call-to-action buttons or alert icons where you need maximum visibility, as it pairs beautifully with dark neutrals like charcoal for high-contrast accessibility.
Is #5bb738 readable on white or black?
#5bb738 has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.27:1 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.