#5D994B Hex Color
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A muted, steady green with a soft yellow undertone. #5d994b works as a dependable base for eco, garden, and finance brands, and pairs well with terracotta for a natural contrast. Black text passes AA on it at about 6.1:1, so small body copy stays readable. The hex code #5d994b reads grounded rather than fresh.
Questions about #5d994b
What is #5d994b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d994b is rgb(93, 153, 75), in HSL hsl(106, 34%, 45%) and in CMYK 39%, 0%, 51%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #5d994b?
Terracotta and warm cream give #5d994b a natural, garden-adjacent contrast. For a cooler route, navy works well and makes the green read richer and less flat.
Is #5d994b readable on white or black?
#5d994b has a 3.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.12:1 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.