#5A9160 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty green sits in the mid-range of lightness, avoiding high-saturation intensity. Because of its balanced, stable character, #5a9160 works best as a supporting background element rather than a dominant color. Pair it with crisp white or dark charcoal to prevent it from feeling muddy. It meets WCAG AA standards for body text when paired with black, offering a readable 5.7:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #5a9160
What is #5a9160 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a9160 is rgb(90, 145, 96), in HSL hsl(127, 23%, 46%) and in CMYK 38%, 0%, 34%, 43%.
What colors pair best with #5a9160?
Because #5a9160 has a stable, earthy quality, it looks best when balanced by high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or crisp whites. Using dark, desaturated tones prevents the overall design from feeling muddy or losing its structure.
Is #5a9160 readable on white or black?
#5a9160 has a 3.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.65:1 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.