#5EA175 Hex Color

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Muted and medium-light, #5ea175 is a balanced green with soft gray undertones and moderate saturation. Its steady appearance suits sustainability, pharmacy, finance, and gardening brands without feeling overly bright. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm ivory or charcoal rather than a full-page background. The #5ea175 hex code supports black body text at about a 6.8:1 contrast ratio.

Questions about #5ea175

What is #5ea175 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5ea175 is rgb(94, 161, 117), in HSL hsl(141, 26%, 50%) and in CMYK 42%, 0%, 27%, 37%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5ea175?
#5ea175 pairs well with warm ivory for a gentle natural contrast and with charcoal for sharper definition; terracotta adds warmth, while pale green keeps brand layouts quiet and coordinated across screens.
Does #5ea175 feel warm or cool?
#5ea175 reads as a balanced, slightly cool green because its soft gray undertones temper the natural warmth often found in yellow-leaning greens, giving it a calm, restrained presence for steady, professional visual systems.
Is #5ea175 readable on white or black?
#5ea175 has a 3.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.83:1 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.