#5A6A62 Hex Color
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#5a6a62 is a dark, muted teal with gray and green undertones. Its low saturation gives it a matte, ashy look that feels calm, restrained, and sophisticated. Use it as a supporting tone in wellness, healthcare, or technology layouts, especially with warm cream or pale peach. White text reaches about 5.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #5a6a62.
Questions about #5a6a62
What is #5a6a62 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a6a62 is rgb(90, 106, 98), in HSL hsl(150, 8%, 38%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 8%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #5a6a62 in a muted palette?
Warm cream and muted terracotta pair well with #5a6a62, adding lightness and restrained warmth without overpowering its gray-green base. Use the teal as a supporting tone, while cream handles larger areas and terracotta marks small accents.
Is #5a6a62 readable on white or black?
#5a6a62 has a 5.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.67:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.