#5CAE47 Hex Color

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Bright and saturated, #5cae47 is a medium-light green with fresh yellow undertones and strong visual energy. It suits sustainability brands, gardening tools, pharmacy interfaces, and calls to action that need attention. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep navy. Black text remains highly readable at about 7.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #5cae47.

Questions about #5cae47

What is #5cae47 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5cae47 is rgb(92, 174, 71), in HSL hsl(108, 42%, 48%) and in CMYK 47%, 0%, 59%, 32%.
What colors pair well with #5cae47?
#5cae47 pairs well with charcoal or deep navy, which temper its bright, yellow-leaning green while preserving clear contrast; off-white and warm neutrals can create a softer, more approachable palette for layouts.
What mood does #5cae47 create, and is it warm or cool?
#5cae47 reads as a warm-leaning green because its yellow undertones add freshness and energy, making it suitable for sustainability, gardening, health, and interface accents that need a lively but natural mood.
Is #5cae47 readable on white or black?
#5cae47 has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.60:1 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.