#50A06D Hex Color
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#50a06d is a muted, mid-tone green with a soft, natural feel. Its low saturation keeps it steady rather than loud, which suits eco branding, gardening, and wellness work. It works well as a dominant base with cream or warm gray, and black text stays readable on it at about 6.6:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with terracotta for an earthy, grounded palette.
Questions about #50a06d
What is #50a06d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #50a06d is rgb(80, 160, 109), in HSL hsl(142, 33%, 47%) and in CMYK 50%, 0%, 32%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #50a06d?
#50a06d pairs well with terracotta, cream, and warm gray for an earthy palette. For higher contrast, try it next to navy or a deep charcoal.
Does #50a06d read warm or cool?
#50a06d sits close to neutral, with only a slight lean toward warm from its yellow undertone. Its muted saturation matters more than temperature, giving it a calm, grounded feel.
Is #50a06d readable on white or black?
#50a06d has a 3.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.59:1 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.