#5B7E63 Hex Color

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#5b7e63 is a muted, matte green with gray, ashy undertones and low saturation. Its medium-dark value creates a steady, understated feel suited to sustainability, pharmacy, gardening, and finance. Use the hex code as a supporting tone beside warm cream or terracotta; large areas can look slightly muddy, while black text reads at about 4.6:1 contrast.

Questions about #5b7e63

What is #5b7e63 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5b7e63 is rgb(91, 126, 99), in HSL hsl(134, 16%, 43%) and in CMYK 28%, 0%, 21%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #5b7e63?
#5b7e63 pairs well with warm cream, terracotta, and charcoal because its gray-green base gains definition without losing its restrained character. Use cream for open space, terracotta for a measured accent, and charcoal for text or structural contrast.
Is #5b7e63 readable on white or black?
#5b7e63 has a 4.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.60:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.