#579C86 Hex Color
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#579c86 is a muted, ashy teal that leans green and reads cool without feeling cold. Its low saturation gives it a calm, trustworthy quality, which suits wellness branding, healthcare, and communication tools. It performs best as a supporting tone rather than the star, and it pairs surprisingly well with terracotta. Black text on #579c86 clears WCAG AA with about 6.5:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #579c86
What is #579c86 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #579c86 is rgb(87, 156, 134), in HSL hsl(161, 28%, 48%) and in CMYK 44%, 0%, 14%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #579c86?
#579c86 works well with terracotta, charcoal, and soft cream, where warm accents offset its cool gray undertone. Navy also deepens it nicely in a 60/30/10 palette.
Is #579c86 readable on white or black?
#579c86 has a 3.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.50:1 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.