#457359 Hex Color
A grounded and stable muted green
This dusty, muted green feels grounded and stable. Because it is highly unsaturated, #457359 works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair it with warm creams to prevent the color from appearing too clinical or harsh. The hex code for this shade is #457359, which provides enough contrast for white text to remain legible in most UI applications.
Questions about #457359
What is #457359 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #457359 is rgb(69, 115, 89), in HSL hsl(146, 25%, 36%) and in CMYK 40%, 0%, 23%, 55%.
Which colors pair well with #457359?
#457359 pairs beautifully with warm, off-white creams to balance its cool, earthy undertones and prevent it from appearing clinical. For a sophisticated contrast, try deep charcoal or soft sandy beiges to ground the design without overwhelming the muted green.
Is #457359 readable on white or black?
#457359 has a 5.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.84:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.