#529C78 Hex Color
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The hex code #529c78 describes a muted medium green with soft gray undertones and a balanced, grounded feel. Its restrained saturation fits sustainability, organic, finance, pharmacy, and gardening brands. Use it as a supporting tone with warm cream or dark charcoal. Black text provides about a 6.4:1 contrast ratio, making this green suitable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #529c78
What is #529c78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #529c78 is rgb(82, 156, 120), in HSL hsl(151, 31%, 47%) and in CMYK 47%, 0%, 23%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #529c78?
For a natural palette, pair #529c78 with warm cream, charcoal, or muted terracotta; cream softens the composition, charcoal adds definition, and terracotta brings warmth while preserving its grounded green character in branding and interface work.
Does #529c78 read as warm or cool?
#529c78 reads as a balanced, slightly cool green because its soft gray undertones temper green’s natural warmth, keeping it grounded rather than vivid across most applications and surrounding palettes. That balance supports calm, dependable visual systems.
Is #529c78 readable on white or black?
#529c78 has a 3.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.38:1 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.