#5FA98F Hex Color
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#5fa98f is a muted, cool teal with soft gray undertones and medium lightness. Its restrained saturation creates a refreshing sense of clarity and calm for healthcare, wellness, technology, and hospitality designs. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy or warm ivory; black text achieves about 7.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #5fa98f.
Questions about #5fa98f
What is #5fa98f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5fa98f is rgb(95, 169, 143), in HSL hsl(159, 30%, 52%) and in CMYK 44%, 0%, 15%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #5fa98f?
Does #5fa98f read warm or cool?
#5fa98f reads as a cool teal because its green-blue balance and soft gray undertones temper warmth, giving it a clear, composed appearance rather than the earthy feel of olive or yellow-green.
Is #5fa98f readable on white or black?
#5fa98f has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.55:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.