#5D8059 Hex Color
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#5d8059 is a muted, ashy green with medium darkness and low saturation, giving layouts a matte, grounded feel. Its understated character suits sustainability, pharmacy, gardening, and finance branding, especially as a supporting tone beside warm cream or deep brown. The hex code #5d8059 also works for UI backgrounds, with black text reaching about 4.7:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #5d8059
What is #5d8059 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d8059 is rgb(93, 128, 89), in HSL hsl(114, 18%, 43%) and in CMYK 27%, 0%, 30%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #5d8059?
#5d8059 pairs well with warm cream, terracotta, deep brown, and charcoal, balancing its muted green base with warmth, depth, and clear visual separation in brand palettes, interfaces, and illustrations alike.
Does #5d8059 feel warm or cool?
#5d8059 sits near neutral, with a muted green hue and a slight yellow lean that keeps it from seeming icy; warm cream, brown, or terracotta can make the palette feel more welcoming.
Where can #5d8059 work well in a design?
#5d8059 works well as a supporting background or accent in sustainability, pharmacy, gardening, and finance designs, especially alongside warm neutrals that preserve its matte, grounded character and calm overall mood.
Is #5d8059 readable on white or black?
#5d8059 has a 4.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.69:1 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.