#5F8C6C Hex Color
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#5f8c6c is a muted, matte green with gray, ashy undertones and low saturation. Its restrained lightness creates a steady, understated feel for backgrounds, supporting elements, and eco-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or burgundy accents, since it can look muddy at large sizes. The hex code #5f8c6c also supports black body text at about 5.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #5f8c6c
What is #5f8c6c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5f8c6c is rgb(95, 140, 108), in HSL hsl(137, 19%, 46%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 23%, 45%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #5f8c6c in a design palette?
#5f8c6c pairs well with cream for a soft base, charcoal for readable structure, and muted terracotta for a warmer accent, giving eco, garden, and finance palettes more contrast without losing their restrained mood.
Is #5f8c6c readable on white or black?
#5f8c6c has a 3.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.45:1 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.