#52794F Hex Color
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#52794f is a muted, desaturated green with a dusty, matte finish. Because of its dark, earthy character, it works well as a grounding background element in sustainable or organic branding. It provides enough contrast to support white text easily for readable UI layouts. The hex code for this dim, serious green is #52794f. Pair it with soft creams or warm grays to avoid a muddy look.
Questions about #52794f
What is #52794f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #52794f is rgb(82, 121, 79), in HSL hsl(116, 21%, 39%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 35%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #52794f?
#52794f looks best when paired with neutral, warm tones like cream or soft warm gray to prevent the palette from feeling too dark or muddy. For a modern, nature-inspired UI, combine it with a crisp off-white for high contrast.
Is #52794f readable on white or black?
#52794f has a 4.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.20:1 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.