#5E9161 Hex Color
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Reach for a muted green like #5e9161 when a layout needs a background that stays out of the way. Its gray undertones and mid lightness keep it matte and calm, never bright. It earns its place as a supporting tone in eco, garden, or finance palettes, and it pairs well with cream or terracotta. Black text on it reaches 5.7:1 contrast, enough for AA body copy. The hex code is #5e9161.
Questions about #5e9161
What is #5e9161 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e9161 is rgb(94, 145, 97), in HSL hsl(124, 21%, 47%) and in CMYK 35%, 0%, 33%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #5e9161?
Cream and terracotta warm it up, while deep navy adds contrast without clashing. Let #5e9161 act as the supporting tone in a palette rather than the main color, since its low saturation can read flat up close.
Is #5e9161 readable on white or black?
#5e9161 has a 3.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.69:1 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.