#5D9B84 Hex Color
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An ashy, cool teal with a dusty finish, #5d9b84 feels composed rather than vivid. Its moderate lightness and low saturation support clear, balanced branding for wellness, healthcare, hospitality, and technology. Use the hex code as a supporting tone beside charcoal or warm cream. Black text reaches about 6.5:1 contrast, making it suitable for small body copy.
Questions about #5d9b84
What is #5d9b84 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d9b84 is rgb(93, 155, 132), in HSL hsl(158, 25%, 49%) and in CMYK 40%, 0%, 15%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #5d9b84?
#5d9b84 pairs well with charcoal and warm cream, which sharpen its muted teal base without making the palette feel harsh; burgundy can add a restrained, richer accent when the design needs more contrast. Use it as a supporting tone rather than the dominant color.
Is #5d9b84 readable on white or black?
#5d9b84 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.