#54917E Hex Color
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A muted, grayed teal with a cool, dusty finish. #54917e sits at mid-dark lightness, which makes it a solid 60% base color in wellness, healthcare, or communication branding where calm matters more than energy. Black text reads clearly on it at about 5.7:1 contrast, enough for AA body copy. Pair it with warm coral or soft cream to lift the ashiness. The hex code #54917e reads composed without slipping into clinical.
Questions about #54917e
What is #54917e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #54917e is rgb(84, 145, 126), in HSL hsl(161, 27%, 45%) and in CMYK 42%, 0%, 13%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #54917e?
Warm coral and soft cream lift its ashy cast, while deep plum or charcoal adds contrast. Avoid pale grays, which wash out its muted teal tone.
Is #54917e readable on white or black?
#54917e has a 3.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.72:1 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.