#5A8D69 Hex Color
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#5a8d69 is a muted, matte green with gray and ashy undertones. Its restrained saturation creates a steady, understated feel suited to sustainability, pharmacy, gardening, and finance branding. Use it as a supporting tone with warm cream or dark navy rather than a full-page background. Black text provides about 5.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #5a8d69.
Questions about #5a8d69
What is #5a8d69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a8d69 is rgb(90, 141, 105), in HSL hsl(138, 22%, 45%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 26%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #5a8d69?
Warm cream and dark navy pair especially well with #5a8d69, balancing its muted gray-green character with soft warmth or strong contrast for logos, interfaces, and supporting backgrounds.
Does #5a8d69 look warm or cool?
#5a8d69 reads as a slightly cool, muted green because its gray and ashy undertones temper green’s natural warmth, creating a steady, reserved mood rather than a bright or strongly earthy appearance.
Is #5a8d69 readable on white or black?
#5a8d69 has a 3.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.44:1 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.