#5FC098 Hex Color
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This unsaturated pastel teal feels airy and composed, offering a refreshing alternative to standard blues. Because it is highly legible against black text, the hex code #5fc098 works well as a background for clean, minimal interfaces. Pair it with charcoal grays for a sophisticated look, as its cool undertones can appear washed out if placed next to bright white.
Questions about #5fc098
What is #5fc098 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5fc098 is rgb(95, 192, 152), in HSL hsl(155, 43%, 56%) and in CMYK 51%, 0%, 21%, 25%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
Does #5fc098 pair well with other neutrals?
#5fc098 looks sophisticated when paired with charcoal or deep slate grays rather than bright white. Because it features cool undertones, keeping the contrast controlled prevents it from appearing washed out or overly sterile on your screens.
Is #5fc098 suitable for body text?
While #5fc098 is highly legible against black or very dark backgrounds, it is too light and unsaturated for use as primary body text. It is better suited as a background color, an accent, or for supporting interface elements like buttons.
Is #5fc098 readable on white or black?
#5fc098 has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.47:1 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.