#5E8136 Hex Color
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The hex code #5e8136 is a muted, medium-dark lime green with earthy yellow and gray undertones. Its grounded tone suggests growth and dependability, making it useful for outdoor brands, organic packaging, gaming interfaces, and military-inspired designs. Use it as a supporting color beside charcoal or warm cream. Black text reaches about 4.7:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #5e8136
What is #5e8136 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e8136 is rgb(94, 129, 54), in HSL hsl(88, 41%, 36%) and in CMYK 27%, 0%, 58%, 49%.
Which colors pair well with #5e8136?
The hex color #5e8136 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted natural tones, balancing its earthy lime character while keeping palettes grounded across branding, interfaces, and digital products alike.
Does #5e8136 read as warm or cool?
#5e8136 reads as a slightly warm green because its muted lime base carries yellow undertones, while gray softens the brightness and keeps it from feeling overly vivid, tropical, or neon.
Is #5e8136 readable on white or black?
#5e8136 has a 4.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.66:1 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.