#5A9648 Hex Color
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#5a9648 is a moderately muted green with soft yellow and gray undertones. Its medium lightness feels grounded and dependable, fitting sustainability, pharmacy, gardening, and finance branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm cream or dark navy rather than a full-page background. The hex code #5a9648 supports readable black body text with about 5.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #5a9648
What is #5a9648 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a9648 is rgb(90, 150, 72), in HSL hsl(106, 35%, 44%) and in CMYK 40%, 0%, 52%, 41%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5a9648?
The hex color #5a9648 pairs well with warm cream for a natural, welcoming palette, while dark navy adds stronger contrast and a dependable feel in brand and interface designs without overpowering the green. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a full-page background.
Is #5a9648 readable on white or black?
#5a9648 has a 3.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.89:1 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.