#509F6E Hex Color
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This unsaturated green carries a grounded, reliable tone suitable for sustainability and organic branding. The hex code for this shade is #509f6e. It provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible, making it useful for readable UI elements. Use it as a secondary accent rather than a full page background to avoid a muddy appearance when paired with stark white.
Questions about #509f6e
What is #509f6e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #509f6e is rgb(80, 159, 110), in HSL hsl(143, 33%, 47%) and in CMYK 50%, 0%, 31%, 38%.
Where should I use #509f6e in my interface?
#509f6e works best as a secondary accent or button color rather than a primary background shade. Its muted intensity provides high readability for black text, ensuring that your user interface remains accessible and professional without feeling overwhelming.
What colors pair well with #509f6e?
Is #509f6e readable on white or black?
#509f6e has a 3.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.52:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.