#5D990A Hex Color
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With strong saturation and medium-dark lightness, #5d990a is a bold green with yellow undertones. It brings energy and growth to branding, sports graphics, gaming interfaces, and calls to action. Use it as a small accent against charcoal or warm white rather than a full background. This hex code supports black text at about 6.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #5d990a
What is #5d990a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d990a is rgb(93, 153, 10), in HSL hsl(85, 88%, 32%) and in CMYK 39%, 0%, 93%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #5d990a in a palette?
Pair #5d990a with charcoal, warm white, or deep navy to balance its saturated yellow-green character. Charcoal creates a grounded, high-contrast look, while warm white softens it; use the green mainly for accents rather than large backgrounds.
Does #5d990a look warm or cool?
The #5d990a hex color reads as warm green because its strong yellow undertone shifts it toward lime, making it feel more active than blue-green, teal, or forest shades in visual layouts.
Is #5d990a readable on white or black?
#5d990a has a 3.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.02:1 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.