#5C9158 Hex Color
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Muted and dusty, hex code #5c9158 provides a restrained take on organic green. Its unsaturated, matte finish avoids the harshness of vivid shades, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds or sustainable branding. While it pairs well with warm creams, avoid using it as a primary text color since it sits best as a grounding neutral. Black text on this shade remains readable and accessible.
Questions about #5c9158
What is #5c9158 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c9158 is rgb(92, 145, 88), in HSL hsl(116, 24%, 46%) and in CMYK 37%, 0%, 39%, 43%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5c9158?
#5c9158 works beautifully when anchored by warm cream or soft beige to emphasize its organic qualities. For a higher contrast approach in UI design, it sits comfortably alongside a deep charcoal or a dark, near-black neutral.
Is #5c9158 readable on white or black?
#5c9158 has a 3.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.64:1 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.