#5F8682 Hex Color
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Dusty and mid-weight, this muted teal leans ashy rather than fresh, so it reads subdued instead of crisp. The hex code #5f8682 works best as a supporting tone or UI background, and it flatters warm partners like terracotta or deep plum. Black text on it hits about 5.2:1 contrast, enough for small body text. Just watch for muddiness at large sizes.
Questions about #5f8682
What is #5f8682 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5f8682 is rgb(95, 134, 130), in HSL hsl(174, 17%, 45%) and in CMYK 29%, 0%, 3%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #5f8682?
Warm accents like terracotta and plum bring out the green undertones, while charcoal grounds it in a sleek, professional palette. Avoid pairing it with pale neutrals, which can wash it out.
Is #5f8682 readable on white or black?
#5f8682 has a 4.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.21:1 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.