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#5A9843 color code is #5A9843. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #5a9843.

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#5A9843 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #5A9843 is 0.2504. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.50:1 against white and 6.01:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#5A9843 on white3.50:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#5A9843 on black6.01:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #5A98433.50:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #5A98436.01:1AA

#5A9843 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #5A9843?+
The hex code for #5A9843 is #5A9843. In RGB it's rgb(90, 152, 67), and in HSL it's hsl(104, 39%, 43%).
What is the RGB value of #5A9843?+
#5A9843 in RGB is (90, 152, 67). Written in CSS: rgb(90, 152, 67).
What is the CMYK value of #5A9843?+
#5A9843 converts to CMYK(41%, 0%, 56%, 40%) for print. Hex equivalent is #5A9843.
Is #5a9843 a warm or cool color?+
#5A9843 (#5A9843) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 104° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #5a9843 belong to?+
#5A9843 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 104°, 39%, 43% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #5a9843 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#5A9843 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.5:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #5a9843?+
The nearest Pantone match for #5A9843 (#5A9843) is 4311 C Avocado Fruit, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #5A9843 in design

Practical guidance for using #5a9843 (#5A9843) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#5A9843 (#5A9843) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.0:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #5A9843 (#5A9843) 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

#5A9843 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

#5A9843 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.