What color is #5DC56D?

#5DC56D is a medium green. In RGB it is rgb(93, 197, 109), and in HSL hsl(129, 47%, 57%).

Is #5DC56D accessible as text?

On white, #5DC56D has a contrast ratio of 2.17:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.67:1 (passes). For text placed on #5DC56D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #5DC56D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is emerald-400 (#00D492).

What colors go well with #5DC56D?

#5DC56D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #C55EB5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #5DC56D below.

Is #5DC56D good for buttons?

#5DC56D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #5DC56D — white text only reaches 2.17:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #5DC56D the same as CSS mediumseagreen?

No — #5DC56D is not the CSS named color mediumseagreen, but mediumseagreen (#3CB371) is the closest CSS named color.

#5DC56D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #5DC56D

Not just a swatch — here's how #5DC56D works with other colors. Named schemes with #5DC56D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #5DC56D Secondary #4C6B3C Accent #AD6C00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F20

Emerald Green leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #5DC56D Accent #A8C4BA Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #1A3648

Emerald Green opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

Accent #5DC56D Secondary #ADB4B7 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #7895A3 Anchor #2D3236

Emerald Green keeps this Nordic scheme quiet — cool greys and a soft white around it, a muted-blue support and a charcoal anchor.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #5DC56D Secondary #AD6C00 Accent #687C4C Surface #F2EDDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Emerald Green as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #5DC56D Secondary #C1E2C3 Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Emerald Green is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Emerald Green carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #5DC56D actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 44/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 27/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 80/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 35/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 61/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 46/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 30/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 65/100

High

Prints close, with a slight loss of vibrancy.

Pairs with #5DC56D

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People also use #5DC56D with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 8.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E2F0E4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #5EC590 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #5DC56D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #5DC56D;
  --color-base-rgb: 93 197 109;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.0% 0.158 147.0);
  --color-50: #F3FBF5;
  --color-100: #E0F5E4;
  --color-200: #C3E9C9;
  --color-300: #99D6A2;
  --color-400: #72C07E;
  --color-500: #51A45D;
  --color-600: #447E4C;
  --color-700: #345A3A;
  --color-800: #253C29;
  --color-900: #18251A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  emerald-green: {
    50: '#F3FBF5',
    100: '#E0F5E4',
    200: '#C3E9C9',
    300: '#99D6A2',
    400: '#72C07E',
    500: '#51A45D',
    600: '#447E4C',
    700: '#345A3A',
    800: '#253C29',
    900: '#18251A',
  },
}

$base: #5DC56D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F3FBF5;
$base-100: #E0F5E4;
$base-200: #C3E9C9;
$base-300: #99D6A2;
$base-400: #72C07E;
$base-500: #51A45D;
$base-600: #447E4C;
$base-700: #345A3A;
$base-800: #253C29;
$base-900: #18251A;
$base-hover: #3EAB4E;
$base-subtle: #D2EAD6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#5DC56D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F3FBF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E0F5E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#C3E9C9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#99D6A2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#72C07E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#51A45D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#447E4C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#345A3A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#253C29",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#18251A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #5DC56D

Color Lab

Pairs with #5DC56D

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