#5E7D64 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty green lands on the cooler side of the spectrum, offering a grounded, ashy quality that avoids being overly bright. As a hex code, #5e7d64 works best as a steady supporting background element in organic or sustainable brand palettes. While it is readable enough for small text against black, use it sparingly as a dominant field to keep designs from feeling too stagnant.
Questions about #5e7d64
What is #5e7d64 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e7d64 is rgb(94, 125, 100), in HSL hsl(132, 14%, 43%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 20%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #5e7d64?
This muted green works best with earthy, desaturated tones that support its grounded character. Try pairing it with warm terracotta for a natural contrast or a soft warm cream to brighten the palette without overwhelming the design's organic, quiet feel.
Is #5e7d64 a good choice for text?
Use #5e7d64 primarily as a background element rather than for small text. While it reads well against black, it lacks the necessary contrast for accessibility on white or light backgrounds, making it better suited for large, impactful headers or secondary graphic accents.
Is #5e7d64 readable on white or black?
#5e7d64 has a 4.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.59:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.