#5D823D Hex Color
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The hex code #5d823d creates a muted lime green with medium-dark lightness and yellow-brown undertones. Its earthy restraint suits nature branding, outdoor products, energy drinks, military graphics, and game interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with warm cream or dark navy, since large areas can feel muddy. Black text reaches about a 4.7:1 contrast ratio, meeting the WCAG AA threshold for body text.
Questions about #5d823d
What is #5d823d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d823d is rgb(93, 130, 61), in HSL hsl(92, 36%, 37%) and in CMYK 28%, 0%, 53%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #5d823d?
#5d823d pairs well with warm cream for a natural, welcoming palette and dark navy for sharper contrast; muted terracotta or charcoal can add warmth or structure without competing with its earthy green base.
Is #5d823d readable on white or black?
#5d823d has a 4.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.72:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.