Home /Colors /#52A36A
#52A36A#52A36A

#52A36A color code is #52A36A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #52a36a.

ShadesTints
Preview
Text on White
White on Color
ShareSave to PinterestTweet

Explore #52A36A

#52A36A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #52A36A is 0.2903. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.09:1 against white and 6.81:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#52A36A on white3.09:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#52A36A on black6.81:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #52A36A3.09:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #52A36A6.81:1AA

#52A36A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #52A36A?+
The hex code for #52A36A is #52A36A. In RGB it's rgb(82, 163, 106), and in HSL it's hsl(138, 33%, 48%).
What is the RGB value of #52A36A?+
#52A36A in RGB is (82, 163, 106). Written in CSS: rgb(82, 163, 106).
What is the CMYK value of #52A36A?+
#52A36A converts to CMYK(50%, 0%, 35%, 36%) for print. Hex equivalent is #52A36A.
Is #52a36a a warm or cool color?+
#52A36A (#52A36A) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 138° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #52a36a belong to?+
#52A36A belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 138°, 33%, 48% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #52a36a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#52A36A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.09:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #52a36a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #52A36A (#52A36A) is 7721 C Spruce, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #52A36A in design

Practical guidance for using #52a36a (#52A36A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#52A36A (#52A36A) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.8:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #52A36A (#52A36A) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#52A36A 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

#52A36A 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.