#5D8878 Hex Color
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Somewhere between eucalyptus and weathered sea glass, this muted teal carries a dusty, ashy quality. The hex code #5d8878 has very low saturation, so it reads subdued instead of fresh. That makes it a solid supporting tone in wellness and hospitality palettes, though it can turn muddy next to pure white. Black text hits about 5.3:1 contrast on it, enough for small body text.
Questions about #5d8878
What is #5d8878 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d8878 is rgb(93, 136, 120), in HSL hsl(158, 19%, 45%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 12%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #5d8878?
Warm earth tones pair best: terracotta, clay, and cream bring out its green side, while charcoal grounds it for interfaces. Avoid pale grays, which wash out its muted character.
Is #5d8878 readable on white or black?
#5d8878 has a 3.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.25:1 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.