#5B957D Hex Color
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For wellness branding or healthcare interfaces that need calm without feeling clinical, reach for this ashy teal. #5b957d is muted and mid-weight, with gray undertones that keep it grounded and easy to live with. Black text passes AA at roughly 6:1 contrast, so it holds up behind body copy. As a supporting tone, it pairs well with warm terracotta or cream.
Questions about #5b957d
What is #5b957d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5b957d is rgb(91, 149, 125), in HSL hsl(155, 24%, 47%) and in CMYK 39%, 0%, 16%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #5b957d?
Warm hues like terracotta and cream balance its cool, grayed character nicely. For a quieter palette, try soft sand or charcoal, which let the teal stay in the supporting role.
Is #5b957d readable on white or black?
#5b957d has a 3.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.03:1 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.