#509216
A dark, vivid green closely aligning with Forestgreen.
About #509216
The precise color #509216 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Forestgreen. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(80, 146, 22).
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 45% C, 0% M, 85% Y, and 43% K. With a hue angle of 91.9 degrees, it sits comfortably in the green spectrum.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#509216
RGB80, 146, 22
HSL91.9°, 73.8%, 32.9%
CMYK45%, 0%, 85%, 43%
HSV91.9°, 84.9%, 57.3%
LAB54.4, -40.9, 53.0
XYZ13.7, 22.3, 4.3
Decimal5280278
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.84:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.46:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.67:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.65:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #509216;
}
.text-color {
color: #509216;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #509216;
}