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#15E53B color code is #15E53B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #15e53b.

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#15E53B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #15E53B is 0.5651. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.71:1 against white and 12.30:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#15E53B on white1.71:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#15E53B on black12.30:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #15E53B1.71:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #15E53B12.30:1AAA

#15E53B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #15E53B?+
The hex code for #15E53B is #15E53B. In RGB it's rgb(21, 229, 59), and in HSL it's hsl(131, 83%, 49%).
What is the RGB value of #15E53B?+
#15E53B in RGB is (21, 229, 59). Written in CSS: rgb(21, 229, 59).
What is the CMYK value of #15E53B?+
#15E53B converts to CMYK(91%, 0%, 74%, 10%) for print. Hex equivalent is #15E53B.
Is #15e53b a warm or cool color?+
#15E53B (#15E53B) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 131° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #15e53b belong to?+
#15E53B belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 131°, 83%, 49% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #15e53b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#15E53B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.71:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #15e53b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #15E53B (#15E53B) is 15-0545 Lime Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #15E53B in design

Practical guidance for using #15e53b (#15E53B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#15E53B (#15E53B) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #15E53B (#15E53B) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#15E53B flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#15E53B works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.