#5A967C Hex Color
Sophisticated muted teal with calm undertones
Dusty and unsaturated, #5a967c is a muted teal with cool, ashy undertones. This sophisticated shade works well for wellness or technology interfaces where you need a calm presence. The hex code is #5a967c, providing excellent legibility with black text due to its 6.1:1 contrast ratio. It functions best as a stable background color rather than a primary call to action.
Questions about #5a967c
What is #5a967c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a967c is rgb(90, 150, 124), in HSL hsl(154, 25%, 47%) and in CMYK 40%, 0%, 17%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #5a967c in a design scheme?
#5a967c functions best when paired with neutral, high-contrast tones like charcoal for text or soft, off-white creams to maintain its muted aesthetic. Avoid using overly saturated neons, which can clash with the subtle, dusty nature of this specific teal.
Is #5a967c readable on white or black?
#5a967c has a 3.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.08:1 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.