#83BF38 Hex Color
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Bright and fairly saturated, this lime leans grassy with a warm yellow undertone. The hex code #83bf38 works best as an accent, think buttons, highlights, or sports branding, where its energy lands without overwhelming a layout. Black text on it passes contrast checks easily. At large background scale it can tire the eye, so balance it with charcoal or deep navy.
Questions about #83bf38
What is #83bf38 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #83bf38 is rgb(131, 191, 56), in HSL hsl(87, 55%, 48%) and in CMYK 31%, 0%, 71%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #83bf38?
Pair #83bf38 with charcoal or deep navy for a strong, balanced contrast that keeps its brightness in check. It also sits well beside plum or terracotta when you want a warmer, more playful palette.
Does black or white text read better on #83bf38?
Black text reads better on #83bf38, with a contrast ratio of about 9.5:1. That clears WCAG AA requirements for small body text, so the color works as a background for buttons and labels.
What does the color #83bf38 convey?
#83bf38 conveys energy, growth, and intensity. Its high saturation and mid lightness make it feel lively and attention-grabbing, which suits sports, gaming, and calls to action.
Is #83bf38 readable on white or black?
#83bf38 has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.47:1 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.