#5F9C69 Hex Color
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#5f9c69 is a dusty, unsaturated green that offers a calm, reliable foundation for organic branding and UI design. This muted tone excels as a background color, particularly where subtlety is preferred over high-contrast visuals. Because it maintains a 6.4:1 contrast ratio with black, it remains accessible for small body text. Avoid using it as a primary accent. The hex code is #5f9c69.
Questions about #5f9c69
What is #5f9c69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5f9c69 is rgb(95, 156, 105), in HSL hsl(130, 24%, 49%) and in CMYK 39%, 0%, 33%, 39%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
How does #5f9c69 function in interface design?
Does #5f9c69 lean warm or cool?
This specific shade leans slightly cool due to its desaturated quality, which pulls it away from vibrant, grassy greens. The greyish undertones make it a neutral-adjacent option that fits well alongside navy or muted terracotta without overwhelming the surrounding design elements.
Is #5f9c69 readable on white or black?
#5f9c69 has a 3.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.44:1 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.