#53817A Hex Color
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#53817a is a dusty, unsaturated teal with strong ashy undertones. Because it is so muted, it works best as a supporting background color rather than a primary focal point. It pairs well with warm, sandy beiges or crisp off-whites to balance its cool temperature. The hex code #53817a provides enough contrast for black text, making it a functional choice for clean, minimal UI design in wellness or tech.
Questions about #53817a
What is #53817a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #53817a is rgb(83, 129, 122), in HSL hsl(171, 22%, 42%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 5%, 49%.
What colors pair best with #53817a in a design scheme?
#53817a pairs effectively with warm, sandy beiges or crisp, clean off-whites to balance its cool, ashy temperature. For higher contrast, it works well alongside charcoal or deep neutral grays, which allow the teal’s muted quality to remain the visual focus.
Does #53817a work well for text-heavy interfaces?
#53817a provides sufficient contrast against white or very light backgrounds to be readable, though it serves better as a secondary UI element than body text. When using it as a background, choose a dark charcoal or near-black text to maintain accessibility.
Is #53817a readable on white or black?
#53817a has a 4.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.78:1 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.