#5C9782 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty teal carries a cool, clinical clarity. Because #5c9782 is unsaturated and ashy, it functions best as a supporting tone in wellness or tech interfaces rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays for a sophisticated look. Black text remains legible on this shade, meeting WCAG AA standards for body text contrast.
Questions about #5c9782
What is #5c9782 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c9782 is rgb(92, 151, 130), in HSL hsl(159, 24%, 48%) and in CMYK 39%, 0%, 14%, 41%.
How can I effectively pair #5c9782 in a design project?
#5c9782 works best when paired with charcoal or deep, neutral grays to ground its clinical, ashy undertones. This high-contrast combination creates a sophisticated balance, preventing the muted teal from feeling too washed out or flat in larger UI layouts.
Is #5c9782 readable on white or black?
#5c9782 has a 3.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.20:1 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.