#5A8365 Hex Color
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#5a8365 is a muted, dusty green with significant desaturation that gives it a matte, understated appearance. This organic tone works best as a supporting element rather than a dominant background, as it can appear muddy in large applications. It pairs well with warm, creamy neutrals for a balanced interface. The hex code for this color is #5a8365, which offers enough contrast to support small, black body text.
Questions about #5a8365
What is #5a8365 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a8365 is rgb(90, 131, 101), in HSL hsl(136, 19%, 43%) and in CMYK 31%, 0%, 23%, 49%.
What colors pair best with #5a8365 in a design?
#5a8365 functions as an understated base that harmonizes well with creamy neutrals and warm off-whites. For contrast, it pairs beautifully with terracotta accents or a deep, soft charcoal to keep the overall interface balanced and professional.
Does #5a8365 work well for large-scale backgrounds?
This shade is generally better suited for supporting elements, icons, or text dividers rather than expansive backgrounds. Its heavy desaturation can appear muddy when applied to large surfaces, so use it sparingly to maintain visual clarity and cleanliness.
Is #5a8365 readable on white or black?
#5a8365 has a 4.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.86:1 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.