#5D7863 Hex Color
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A muted, inky green with heavy gray undertones, #5d7863 reads dark and calm rather than fresh. It works best as a supporting tone or UI background in eco, finance, and garden branding. Warm cream or dusty peach pairings lift its flatness. White text clears AA on this hex code at about 4.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #5d7863
What is #5d7863 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d7863 is rgb(93, 120, 99), in HSL hsl(133, 13%, 42%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 18%, 53%.
Does white text pass WCAG AA on #5d7863?
Yes. White text on #5d7863 reaches about 4.8:1 contrast, which clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for normal body text. Dark text falls short, so stick with light type on this shade.
What colors pair well with #5d7863?
Warm creams and dusty peach lift #5d7863 without clashing with its muted character. For stronger contrast, a deep burgundy reads richer than the usual navy pairing.
Is #5d7863 readable on white or black?
#5d7863 has a 4.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.33:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.