#506F59 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, this dark green has a matte, gray-heavy character that feels stable rather than vivid. The hex code #506f59 works well as a supporting tone in sustainability, pharmacy, finance, and gardening palettes, especially beside warm cream or pale clay. White text reaches about 5.6:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible body text on solid backgrounds.
Questions about #506f59
What is #506f59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #506f59 is rgb(80, 111, 89), in HSL hsl(137, 16%, 37%) and in CMYK 28%, 0%, 20%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #506f59?
Does #506f59 read as a warm or cool green?
#506f59 reads as a cool-neutral green because its green hue is softened by gray rather than pushed toward yellow, giving the shade a subdued, matte character that feels steadier and less lively than a clear or yellow-leaning green. Its low saturation keeps it approachable.
Is #506f59 readable on white or black?
#506f59 has a 5.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.75:1 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.