#5D9691 Hex Color
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#5d9691 is a dusty, unsaturated teal with a distinctively cool temperature. This muted tone functions best as a supporting background, providing professional clarity without overwhelming the viewer. It pairs well with warm sand tones to balance its inherent chill. Black text maintains a 6.2:1 contrast ratio against this shade, making it a reliable choice for readable body copy. The hex code is #5d9691.
Questions about #5d9691
What is #5d9691 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d9691 is rgb(93, 150, 145), in HSL hsl(175, 23%, 48%) and in CMYK 38%, 0%, 3%, 41%.
How should I use #5d9691 in a user interface?
Use #5d9691 as a supporting background color to provide professional clarity without overwhelming the interface. It maintains a strong 6.2:1 contrast ratio against black text, ensuring that your body copy remains perfectly legible for users throughout your digital design.
Which colors pair best with #5d9691?
Balance the inherent chill of #5d9691 by pairing it with warm sand tones or earthy neutrals. This contrast warms up the interface, making the teal feel grounded rather than stark, which is useful for wellness or modern corporate branding projects.
Is #5d9691 readable on white or black?
#5d9691 has a 3.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.23:1 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.