#528470 Hex Color
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This dusty, cool teal feels muted and understated, making it a reliable choice for professional wellness or technology interfaces. Because the hex code #528470 has enough contrast for small black body text, it works well as a grounding base color. Avoid pairing it with other desaturated greens to prevent a muddy look, and instead use it alongside warm, light greys to keep your design feeling crisp.
Questions about #528470
What is #528470 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #528470 is rgb(82, 132, 112), in HSL hsl(156, 23%, 42%) and in CMYK 38%, 0%, 15%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #528470?
Because #528470 is a muted, cool-toned teal, it pairs best with neutral, high-contrast colors like charcoal for typography or warm, light greys for background accents. Avoiding other desaturated greens prevents the palette from looking muddy or overly flat.
Is #528470 readable on white or black?
#528470 has a 4.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.89:1 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.