#659E0D Hex Color
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This bold lime green commands attention through its high saturation and yellow undertones. Because it carries so much visual weight, #659e0d works best as a small accent color rather than a dominant background. Pair it with dark charcoal or deep navy to ground its intensity. Black text maintains excellent legibility against this hex code, making it a reliable choice for buttons or notification badges.
Questions about #659e0d
What is #659e0d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #659e0d is rgb(101, 158, 13), in HSL hsl(84, 85%, 34%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 92%, 38%.
What colors pair well with the intense #659e0d?
Is #659e0d suitable for body text or large background areas?
This color is generally too vibrant and demanding for large backgrounds or long-form body text. It works most effectively as a functional accent color, such as for notification badges, primary buttons, or specific highlights that require immediate user attention.
Is #659e0d readable on white or black?
#659e0d has a 3.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.44:1 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.