#5FAF7B Hex Color
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Somewhere between jade and fern leaf, this muted green carries a calm, grounded feel thanks to its low saturation. #5faf7b works best as a supporting tone in eco, wellness, and finance palettes, where it adds stability without shouting. Black text on the hex code #5faf7b passes WCAG AA for small body text, so it doubles as a usable background.
Questions about #5faf7b
What is #5faf7b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5faf7b is rgb(95, 175, 123), in HSL hsl(141, 33%, 53%) and in CMYK 46%, 0%, 30%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #5faf7b?
Try pairing #5faf7b with warm neutrals like cream or terracotta, or ground it with a deep navy for contrast. Earthy browns and soft yellows also flatter its muted, natural character.
Does #5faf7b read warm or cool?
#5faf7b reads slightly warm for a green. Its yellow undertone and low saturation give it an earthy, herbal feel rather than the crisp coolness of mint or emerald tones.
Is #5faf7b readable on white or black?
#5faf7b has a 2.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.90:1 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.