#5A8681 Hex Color
Sophisticated muted teal with dusty undertones
This muted, dusty teal carries a matte quality that feels sophisticated and understated. Because it is highly unsaturated, #5a8681 works well as a background for technology or wellness interfaces. It provides sufficient readability for small text, maintaining a 5.2:1 contrast ratio against black. Use this hex code as a stable, neutral base rather than a primary focal point.
Questions about #5a8681
What is #5a8681 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a8681 is rgb(90, 134, 129), in HSL hsl(173, 20%, 44%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 4%, 47%.
What design aesthetic works best with #5a8681?
Use #5a8681 in projects requiring a grounded, matte appearance like wellness apps or technical documentation. Because it is highly unsaturated, it serves as a stable base that lets bolder accent colors stand out without becoming the primary focal point.
Is #5a8681 readable on white or black?
#5a8681 has a 4.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.16:1 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.