#5D8379 Hex Color
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#5d8379 is a muted, ashy teal with low saturation and a matte, dusty finish. Its balanced green undertones create a restrained sense of calm, making it useful for wellness, healthcare, and communication brands. Use it as a supporting tone with warm white or pale peach. Black text reads clearly on this color at about 5.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #5d8379.
Questions about #5d8379
What is #5d8379 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d8379 is rgb(93, 131, 121), in HSL hsl(164, 17%, 44%) and in CMYK 29%, 0%, 8%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #5d8379?
Warm white and pale peach pair well with #5d8379, adding gentle contrast to its muted teal base without overpowering its low-saturation character or matte finish in a restrained palette for calm layouts. Terracotta can add warmth, while charcoal gives the combination stronger definition.
Does #5d8379 read as warm or cool?
#5d8379 reads as a cool, muted teal because its green-blue base is tempered by gray, while balanced green undertones keep it from feeling icy or excessively cold on screen in practice. That restrained quality suits wellness, healthcare, and communication layouts that need calm without a stark blue cast.
Is #5d8379 readable on white or black?
#5d8379 has a 4.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.98:1 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.