#5C8C70 Hex Color
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#5c8c70 is a muted, grayed green that reads calm without disappearing into the background. Its dusty, ashy undertone suits wellness brands, garden sites, and finance layouts where loud color would feel wrong. It holds up well behind black text at small sizes. Pair it with cream or terracotta for warmth, or use it as a supporting tone under brighter accents.
Questions about #5c8c70
What is #5c8c70 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c8c70 is rgb(92, 140, 112), in HSL hsl(145, 21%, 45%) and in CMYK 34%, 0%, 20%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #5c8c70?
Cream and warm beige soften its ashy green tone, while terracotta adds contrast without clashing. For a cooler palette, pair it with slate blue or deep navy text and accents.
Is #5c8c70 readable on white or black?
#5c8c70 has a 3.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.44:1 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.