#83A538 Hex Color
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#83a538 is a fairly saturated, medium-light lime-toned green with yellow undertones. Its fresh, grounded character suggests growth and harmony, making it useful for nature brands, energy drinks, sports graphics, and gaming interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep navy. Black text remains highly readable, with about a 7.4:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #83a538.
Questions about #83a538
What is #83a538 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #83a538 is rgb(131, 165, 56), in HSL hsl(79, 49%, 43%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 66%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #83a538?
#83a538 pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, and warm neutrals because these darker or softer partners balance its yellow-green energy and preserve a grounded, natural feel without muting its fresh character.
Does #83a538 look warm or cool?
#83a538 reads as a warm green because its yellow undertones push it toward lime rather than blue-green, giving the shade a lively, sunlit character while retaining the grounded feel commonly associated with green.
Is #83a538 readable on white or black?
#83a538 has a 2.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.40:1 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.