#5F8059 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty green leans into an ashy, unsaturated tone that feels organic and understated. Because it lacks intensity, #5f8059 works best as a supporting background element rather than a dominant color, providing stability for brighter accents. Use black text over this shade for maximum readability. The hex code for this matte, grounded green is #5f8059.
Questions about #5f8059
What is #5f8059 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5f8059 is rgb(95, 128, 89), in HSL hsl(111, 18%, 43%) and in CMYK 26%, 0%, 30%, 50%.
What colors pair best with #5f8059?
Does #5f8059 lean warm or cool?
#5f8059 reads as a cool-leaning, mossy green due to its gray, ashy undertones. It lacks the vibrancy of traditional kelly or lime greens, making it a stable, sophisticated choice that feels more like natural foliage than artificial color.
Is #5f8059 readable on white or black?
#5f8059 has a 4.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.71:1 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.