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#5B8A47 color code is #5B8A47. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #5b8a47.

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#5B8A47 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #5B8A47 is 0.2086. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.06:1 against white and 5.17:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#5B8A47 on white4.06:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#5B8A47 on black5.17:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #5B8A474.06:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #5B8A475.17:1AA

#5B8A47 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #5B8A47?+
The hex code for #5B8A47 is #5B8A47. In RGB it's rgb(91, 138, 71), and in HSL it's hsl(102, 32%, 41%).
What is the RGB value of #5B8A47?+
#5B8A47 in RGB is (91, 138, 71). Written in CSS: rgb(91, 138, 71).
What is the CMYK value of #5B8A47?+
#5B8A47 converts to CMYK(34%, 0%, 49%, 46%) for print. Hex equivalent is #5B8A47.
Is #5b8a47 a warm or cool color?+
#5B8A47 (#5B8A47) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 102° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #5b8a47 belong to?+
#5B8A47 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 102°, 32%, 41% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #5b8a47 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#5B8A47 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.06:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #5b8a47?+
The nearest Pantone match for #5B8A47 (#5B8A47) is 4311 C Avocado Fruit, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #5B8A47 in design

Practical guidance for using #5b8a47 (#5B8A47) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#5B8A47 (#5B8A47) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.2:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #5B8A47 (#5B8A47) 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

#5B8A47 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

#5B8A47 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.