#5D7A71 Hex Color
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Grayed out and midweight, this muted teal sits between green and blue with a dusty, matte finish. Use the hex code #5d7a71 as a supporting tone or background where white text needs to pass contrast checks, since it reaches about 4.7:1. Pair it with terracotta or soft cream to keep it from reading flat.
Questions about #5d7a71
What is #5d7a71 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d7a71 is rgb(93, 122, 113), in HSL hsl(161, 13%, 42%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 7%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #5d7a71?
Warm earth tones work best. Terracotta and cream lift its ashy undertone, while navy or charcoal deepen it for moodier palettes.
Is #5d7a71 readable on white or black?
#5d7a71 has a 4.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.48:1 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.