#5D816C Hex Color
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A dusty, ashy green. #5d816c reads muted and matte, closer to weathered sage than anything vivid. Its low saturation makes it a steady supporting tone in eco, garden, and wellness palettes, though it can turn muddy beside pure white. Pair it with cream or warm terracotta for contrast. Black text passes WCAG AA on this hex code.
Questions about #5d816c
What is #5d816c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d816c is rgb(93, 129, 108), in HSL hsl(145, 16%, 44%) and in CMYK 28%, 0%, 16%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #5d816c?
Warm terracotta and cream bring out its green side, while charcoal keeps it grounded. Avoid bright whites and saturated neons, which make this muted green look dull and washed out by comparison.
Is #5d816c a warm or cool green?
It sits close to neutral, with a slight cool pull from its heavy gray content. The muted saturation matters more than the hue here, giving it a calm, matte feel rather than a crisp cool one.
Is #5d816c readable on white or black?
#5d816c has a 4.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.82:1 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.