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#59A661 color code is #59A661. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #59a661.

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#59A661 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #59A661 is 0.3026. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.98:1 against white and 7.05:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#59A661 on white2.98:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#59A661 on black7.05:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #59A6612.98:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #59A6617.05:1AAA

#59A661 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #59A661?+
The hex code for #59A661 is #59A661. In RGB it's rgb(89, 166, 97), and in HSL it's hsl(126, 30%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #59A661?+
#59A661 in RGB is (89, 166, 97). Written in CSS: rgb(89, 166, 97).
What is the CMYK value of #59A661?+
#59A661 converts to CMYK(46%, 0%, 42%, 35%) for print. Hex equivalent is #59A661.
Is #59a661 a warm or cool color?+
#59A661 (#59A661) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 126° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #59a661 belong to?+
#59A661 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 126°, 30%, 50% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #59a661 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#59A661 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.98:1 — 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 #59a661?+
The nearest Pantone match for #59A661 (#59A661) is 7489 C Medium Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #59A661 in design

Practical guidance for using #59a661 (#59A661) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#59A661 (#59A661) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #59A661 (#59A661) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#59A661 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

#59A661 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.