#5B755B Hex Color
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This muted, dusty green sits on the darker side of the spectrum with a heavy, inky quality. Because of its low saturation, it functions best as a sophisticated supporting tone or background element rather than a dominant color. Pair it with crisp cream or soft terracotta to avoid a muddy appearance. The hex code for this dim green is #5b755b.
Questions about #5b755b
What is #5b755b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5b755b is rgb(91, 117, 91), in HSL hsl(120, 12%, 41%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 22%, 54%.
What colors pair best with #5b755b?
This muted green works beautifully when contrasted with cream or warm terracotta to prevent it from feeling too muddy. Using a high-contrast neutral ensures the depth of the green remains sophisticated rather than recessive.
Is #5b755b suitable for UI background elements?
Because #5b755b possesses low saturation and a heavy, inky quality, it functions best as a supporting tone for secondary UI sections or card backgrounds. It provides excellent readability for light text overlays while maintaining a calm atmosphere.
Is #5b755b readable on white or black?
#5b755b has a 5.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.14:1 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.