#5D9A8F Hex Color
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A muted, dusty teal with cool undertones, #5d9a8f offers a sophisticated and clinical feel suitable for healthcare or tech interfaces. Its low saturation makes it an excellent supporting background color that won’t overpower your primary UI elements. Since black text provides a strong 6.5:1 contrast ratio, this hex code is a practical choice for accessible body copy and fine details across your digital designs.
Questions about #5d9a8f
What is #5d9a8f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d9a8f is rgb(93, 154, 143), in HSL hsl(169, 25%, 48%) and in CMYK 40%, 0%, 7%, 40%.
Which color palettes work best with #5d9a8f?
Is #5d9a8f readable on white or black?
#5d9a8f has a 3.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.48:1 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.