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#5CD17D color code is #5CD17D. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #5cd17d.

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#5CD17D Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #5CD17D is 0.4936. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.93:1 against white and 10.87:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#5CD17D on white1.93:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#5CD17D on black10.87:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #5CD17D1.93:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #5CD17D10.87:1AAA

#5CD17D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #5CD17D?+
The hex code for #5CD17D is #5CD17D. In RGB it's rgb(92, 209, 125), and in HSL it's hsl(137, 56%, 59%).
What is the RGB value of #5CD17D?+
#5CD17D in RGB is (92, 209, 125). Written in CSS: rgb(92, 209, 125).
What is the CMYK value of #5CD17D?+
#5CD17D converts to CMYK(56%, 0%, 40%, 18%) for print. Hex equivalent is #5CD17D.
Is #5cd17d a warm or cool color?+
#5CD17D (#5CD17D) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 137° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #5cd17d belong to?+
#5CD17D belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 137°, 56%, 59% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #5cd17d accessible for body text on a white background?+
#5CD17D on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.93:1 — 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 #5cd17d?+
The nearest Pantone match for #5CD17D (#5CD17D) is 17-0145 Emerald Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #5CD17D in design

Practical guidance for using #5cd17d (#5CD17D) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#5CD17D (#5CD17D) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.9:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #5CD17D (#5CD17D) 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

#5CD17D 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

#5CD17D 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.