#5A8C39 Hex Color
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Muted olive green with real earthiness. #5a8c39 is toned down rather than vivid, so it reads grounded and dependable. It works best as a supporting tone in outdoor, sports, and organic branding, and flatters warm creams and deep navy. Black text passes AA on it at roughly 5.2:1, so body copy stays readable. Push it into large flat areas and it can turn muddy.
Questions about #5a8c39
What is #5a8c39 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a8c39 is rgb(90, 140, 57), in HSL hsl(96, 42%, 39%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 59%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #5a8c39?
Cream, deep navy, and terracotta all flatter #5a8c39 without fighting its muted character. Skip bright lime or neon greens nearby, since they make it read dull and flat.
Is #5a8c39 readable on white or black?
#5a8c39 has a 4.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.24:1 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.