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#56AC20 color code is #56AC20. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #56ac20.

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#56AC20 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #56AC20 is 0.3159. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.87:1 against white and 7.32:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#56AC20 on white2.87:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#56AC20 on black7.32:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #56AC202.87:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #56AC207.32:1AAA

#56AC20 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #56AC20?+
The hex code for #56AC20 is #56AC20. In RGB it's rgb(86, 172, 32), and in HSL it's hsl(97, 69%, 40%).
What is the RGB value of #56AC20?+
#56AC20 in RGB is (86, 172, 32). Written in CSS: rgb(86, 172, 32).
What is the CMYK value of #56AC20?+
#56AC20 converts to CMYK(50%, 0%, 81%, 33%) for print. Hex equivalent is #56AC20.
Is #56ac20 a warm or cool color?+
#56AC20 (#56AC20) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 97° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #56ac20 belong to?+
#56AC20 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 97°, 69%, 40% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #56ac20 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#56AC20 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.87:1 — 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 #56ac20?+
The nearest Pantone match for #56AC20 (#56AC20) is 3144 C Deep Clover, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #56AC20 in design

Practical guidance for using #56ac20 (#56AC20) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#56AC20 (#56AC20) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #56AC20 (#56AC20) 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

#56AC20 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

#56AC20 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.