#5C8755 Hex Color
An organic and muted dusty green
This unsaturated, dusty green offers a matte finish that reads as stable and organic. It serves well as a grounded background for sustainable brands or botanical UI elements. Because black text maintains a high 5.1:1 contrast ratio against this shade, it remains highly readable. The hex code for this muted green is #5c8755. It works best as a supporting tone rather than a vibrant accent.
Questions about #5c8755
What is #5c8755 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c8755 is rgb(92, 135, 85), in HSL hsl(112, 23%, 43%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 37%, 47%.
Does #5c8755 work well as a primary text color?
#5c8755 is generally too light to serve as primary body text while maintaining accessible contrast ratios against white backgrounds. It works best as an organic accent or background color, paired with a darker charcoal or deep black for readability.
What color palettes complement the dusty tone of #5c8755?
This muted green pairs naturally with earthy, desaturated tones to maintain a cohesive, organic aesthetic. It works exceptionally well alongside terracotta for contrast, or with softer cream shades to emphasize its stable, botanical character in web layouts.
Is #5c8755 readable on white or black?
#5c8755 has a 4.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.05:1 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.