#5E7D69 Hex Color
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#5e7d69 is a muted, ashy green with low saturation and a matte, dusty finish. Its restrained tone suits sustainability, pharmacy, finance, and organic branding. Use it as a supporting color beside warm cream or dark brown. Black text reaches about 4.6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #5e7d69.
Questions about #5e7d69
What is #5e7d69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e7d69 is rgb(94, 125, 105), in HSL hsl(141, 14%, 43%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 16%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #5e7d69?
It pairs well with warm cream, dark brown, and muted terracotta, which add warmth without overpowering its dusty green base; use cream for an airy palette and brown for a grounded, organic feel.
Is #5e7d69 a warm or cool color?
#5e7d69 reads as a muted, slightly cool green because its blue component is stronger than its red component, while low saturation and grayness soften the temperature. That makes it feel calm, restrained, and practical rather than vivid.
Is #5e7d69 readable on white or black?
#5e7d69 has a 4.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.61:1 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.