#5F9685 Hex Color
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Faded eucalyptus leaves come close to #5f9685, a dusty, muted teal with cool gray undertones. The hex code keeps saturation low, so it reads calm and understated rather than fresh. Use it as a supporting tone in wellness or healthcare layouts; it can turn flat as a dominant base. Black text on #5f9685 hits 6.2:1 contrast, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #5f9685
What is #5f9685 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5f9685 is rgb(95, 150, 133), in HSL hsl(161, 22%, 48%) and in CMYK 37%, 0%, 11%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #5f9685?
Warm accents like terracotta or dusty coral give this muted teal purpose, since the temperature contrast keeps both colors alive. For a quieter scheme, pair it with charcoal and off-whites.
Does black text pass WCAG on #5f9685?
Yes. Black text on #5f9685 reaches about 6.2:1 contrast, above the 4.5:1 AA threshold for small body copy. White text falls short, so keep it off fine print on this color.
Is #5f9685 readable on white or black?
#5f9685 has a 3.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.18:1 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.