Information about #539E2E color

#539E2E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #539E2E belongs to the Chartreuse Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(83, 158, 46) (32.5% red, 62% green, 18% blue), or CMYK 29 / 0 / 44 / 38 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#539E2E presents itself as a clearly saturated yellow-green — one that feels open and friendly. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Kakapo (#5C9625). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Limeade (#5F9727) and Grass (#5CAC2D).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(83, 158, 46)), which gives #539E2E its character. If you plan to put text on a #539E2E background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.3:1. No one has named #539E2E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#539E2E color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#539E2E color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #539E2E

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Kakapo color link
Kakapo

#5C9625

Limeade color link
Limeade

#5F9727

Grass color link
Grass

#5CAC2D

Vida Loca color link
Vida Loca

#5F9228

Fresh Onion color link
Fresh Onion

#5B8930

Tree Frog color link
Tree Frog

#50A743

May Green color link
May Green

#4C9141

Groovy color link
Groovy

#5CA345

Mossy Green color link
Mossy Green

#638B27

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#539E2E
  • RGB83, 158, 46
  • CMYK29, 0, 44, 38
  • CSSrgb(83, 158, 46)
  • HSL100°, 55%, 40%
  • HSL Precise100.179°, 54.902%, 40%
  • HSV100°, 71%, 62%
  • HSB100°, 71%, 62%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.325
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.620
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.325, 0.620, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.325, 0.620, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.325, 0.620, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB32.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB62%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color FamilyChartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID539E2E
  • DECIMAL ID5479982
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01