#5D8787 Hex Color
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#5d8787 is a muted, dusty cyan with a matte, desaturated finish. Because it feels restrained rather than vivid, it functions perfectly as a supporting background tone in tech or professional interfaces. Black text maintains strong readability against this shade, meeting WCAG standards for body copy. Pair it with soft, warm greys or charcoal to avoid a washed-out look, as it can appear muddy when isolated.
Questions about #5d8787
What is #5d8787 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d8787 is rgb(93, 135, 135), in HSL hsl(180, 18%, 45%) and in CMYK 31%, 0%, 0%, 47%.
What color palettes work best with #5d8787?
The muted nature of #5d8787 pairs best with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal to maintain readability. You can also ground this desaturated cyan by adding a warm terracotta accent, which provides necessary visual balance against the cool, matte finish of this specific shade.
Is #5d8787 readable on white or black?
#5d8787 has a 3.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.28:1 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.