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#57946B color code is #57946B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #57946b.

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#57946B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #57946B is 0.2427. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.59:1 against white and 5.85:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#57946B on white3.59:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#57946B on black5.85:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #57946B3.59:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #57946B5.85:1AA

#57946B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #57946B?+
The hex code for #57946B is #57946B. In RGB it's rgb(87, 148, 107), and in HSL it's hsl(140, 26%, 46%).
What is the RGB value of #57946B?+
#57946B in RGB is (87, 148, 107). Written in CSS: rgb(87, 148, 107).
What is the CMYK value of #57946B?+
#57946B converts to CMYK(41%, 0%, 28%, 42%) for print. Hex equivalent is #57946B.
Is #57946b a warm or cool color?+
#57946B (#57946B) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 140° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #57946b belong to?+
#57946B belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 140°, 26%, 46% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #57946b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#57946B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.59:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #57946b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #57946B (#57946B) is 7721 C Spruce, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #57946B in design

Practical guidance for using #57946b (#57946B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#57946B (#57946B) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.8:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #57946B (#57946B) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#57946B flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#57946B works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.