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#5C8825 color code is #5C8825. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #5c8825.

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#5C8825 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #5C8825 is 0.2002. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.20:1 against white and 5.00:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#5C8825 on white4.20:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#5C8825 on black5.00:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #5C88254.20:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #5C88255.00:1AA

#5C8825 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #5C8825?+
The hex code for #5C8825 is #5C8825. In RGB it's rgb(92, 136, 37), and in HSL it's hsl(87, 57%, 34%).
What is the RGB value of #5C8825?+
#5C8825 in RGB is (92, 136, 37). Written in CSS: rgb(92, 136, 37).
What is the CMYK value of #5C8825?+
#5C8825 converts to CMYK(32%, 0%, 73%, 47%) for print. Hex equivalent is #5C8825.
Is #5c8825 a warm or cool color?+
#5C8825 (#5C8825) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 87° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #5c8825 belong to?+
#5C8825 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 87°, 57%, 34% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #5c8825 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#5C8825 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.2:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #5c8825?+
The nearest Pantone match for #5C8825 (#5C8825) is 3124 C Dark Grass, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #5C8825 in design

Practical guidance for using #5c8825 (#5C8825) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#5C8825 (#5C8825) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.0:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #5C8825 (#5C8825) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow-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

#5C8825 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

#5C8825 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.