#5E8F62 Hex Color
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A dusty, matte green with clear gray undertones. #5e8f62 works best as a supporting tone or background where steadiness matters more than pop. Its low saturation can read muddy beside bright hues, but it flatters cream, terracotta, and charcoal. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at roughly 5.6:1 contrast. The hex code for this shade is #5e8f62.
Questions about #5e8f62
What is #5e8f62 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e8f62 is rgb(94, 143, 98), in HSL hsl(125, 21%, 46%) and in CMYK 34%, 0%, 31%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #5e8f62?
Cream, terracotta, and charcoal all sit comfortably beside #5e8f62. Its low saturation means bright accents take the lead while it holds the base steady.
Is #5e8f62 readable on white or black?
#5e8f62 has a 3.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.58:1 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.