#50745B Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #50745b is a matte green with gray, ashy undertones and very low saturation. Its dim, grounded appearance suggests safety and stability without demanding attention. The hex code #50745b works well as a supporting tone for sustainability, pharmacy, gardening, and finance brands. White text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #50745b
What is #50745b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #50745b is rgb(80, 116, 91), in HSL hsl(138, 18%, 38%) and in CMYK 31%, 0%, 22%, 55%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #50745b?
For a balanced palette, #50745b pairs well with warm terracotta, muted cream, and charcoal, giving its gray-green base contrast without making the overall design feel sharp or overly bright on screen. Use terracotta sparingly for calls to action, while cream keeps layouts open and charcoal supports readable headings.
Is #50745b suitable for text and backgrounds?
White text on #50745b reaches about a 5.3:1 contrast ratio, which meets WCAG AA for normal body text and makes the shade workable for buttons, labels, and dark interface surfaces. Larger white type will feel more comfortable, while smaller or thinner weights still need testing in context.
Where does #50745b work best in a palette?
#50745b works best as a supporting or secondary base rather than a bright focal accent, especially in sustainability, gardening, pharmacy, and finance layouts that need a stable, restrained visual tone. Its low saturation helps it recede behind content, but large flat areas may look muddy beside similarly muted colors.
Is #50745b readable on white or black?
#50745b has a 5.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.99:1 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.