#5D8269 Hex Color
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A muted, ashy green with low saturation, #5d8269 feels steady and understated rather than fresh or vivid. It works well as a supporting tone in sustainability, pharmacy, gardening, and finance palettes, especially beside warm cream or charcoal. Black text has about a 4.9:1 contrast ratio here, making it suitable for readable UI backgrounds. The hex code is #5d8269.
Questions about #5d8269
What is #5d8269 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d8269 is rgb(93, 130, 105), in HSL hsl(139, 17%, 44%) and in CMYK 28%, 0%, 19%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #5d8269?
The muted green #5d8269 pairs well with warm cream, charcoal, and soft natural neutrals, which reinforce its steady character without making the palette feel vivid; terracotta or muted gold can add warmth when you need stronger contrast.
Does #5d8269 feel warm or cool?
#5d8269 reads as a cool-leaning green because its gray, subdued appearance lacks the yellow warmth found in olive tones, though warm cream and earthy accents can make it feel more welcoming in a larger palette.
Is #5d8269 readable on white or black?
#5d8269 has a 4.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.86:1 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.