#5A8E62 Hex Color
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The hex code #5a8e62 defines a muted, dusty green with gray undertones and a matte, understated look. Its medium lightness suits calm, stable branding for sustainability, finance, pharmacy, and gardening. Use it as a supporting tone with warm cream or deep charcoal. Black text reaches about 5.5:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #5a8e62
What is #5a8e62 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a8e62 is rgb(90, 142, 98), in HSL hsl(129, 22%, 45%) and in CMYK 37%, 0%, 31%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #5a8e62?
#5a8e62 pairs well with warm cream, charcoal, and earthy terracotta accents because those hues balance its muted gray-green base while preserving a calm, natural palette suitable for backgrounds, branding, and interface details.
Does #5a8e62 look warm or cool?
#5a8e62 reads as a cool-leaning, muted green because its gray undertones soften the yellow in green, though warm cream or earthy accents can make it feel more welcoming in a broader palette.
Is #5a8e62 readable on white or black?
#5a8e62 has a 3.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.48:1 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.