#517370 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted teal, #517370 reads as dark and unsaturated with a distinct ashy undertone. This shade works well as a grounding base for corporate wellness or technology branding where a serious, non-distracting presence is needed. Because it meets WCAG AA standards for contrast, white text remains legible, making this hex code a reliable choice for UI backgrounds or secondary containers.
Questions about #517370
What is #517370 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #517370 is rgb(81, 115, 112), in HSL hsl(175, 17%, 38%) and in CMYK 30%, 0%, 3%, 55%.
What colors pair best with #517370?
Is #517370 readable on white or black?
#517370 has a 5.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.03:1 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.