#5B7064 Hex Color
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This dusty, inky green sits on the border of grey, offering a moody and understated presence. Because of its low saturation, #5b7064 functions well as a stable background tone for organic or corporate brands. While white text provides enough contrast for legibility, avoid using this color for small, fine details where it might appear too dark. It works best as a balanced neutral in larger application areas.
Questions about #5b7064
What is #5b7064 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5b7064 is rgb(91, 112, 100), in HSL hsl(146, 10%, 40%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 11%, 56%.
How should #5b7064 be used in typography?
Avoid using #5b7064 for small text or fine details because the low saturation can cause legibility issues at small scales. Instead, keep this color for larger background areas and use high-contrast white or very light text for readability.
Which colors pair well with #5b7064 for a palette?
Is #5b7064 readable on white or black?
#5b7064 has a 5.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.94:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.