#5AA38D Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#5aa38d is a muted teal with a soft green undertone and medium lightness. Its low saturation keeps it calm rather than bold, which suits wellness brands, healthcare interfaces, and hospitality palettes. It works best as a supporting tone in a 60/30/10 layout, since it can read flat across large areas. Black text passes AA standards on this hex code, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #5aa38d
What is #5aa38d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5aa38d is rgb(90, 163, 141), in HSL hsl(162, 29%, 50%) and in CMYK 45%, 0%, 13%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #5aa38d?
Warm coral or terracotta give this muted teal a lively contrast without clashing. For a calmer scheme, pair it with navy and soft cream.
Is #5aa38d readable on white or black?
#5aa38d has a 2.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.05:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.