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#5AAA85 color code is #5AAA85. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #5aaa85.

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#5AAA85 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #5AAA85 is 0.3262. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.79:1 against white and 7.52:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#5AAA85 on white2.79:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#5AAA85 on black7.52:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #5AAA852.79:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #5AAA857.52:1AAA

#5AAA85 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #5AAA85?+
The hex code for #5AAA85 is #5AAA85. In RGB it's rgb(90, 170, 133), and in HSL it's hsl(152, 32%, 51%).
What is the RGB value of #5AAA85?+
#5AAA85 in RGB is (90, 170, 133). Written in CSS: rgb(90, 170, 133).
What is the CMYK value of #5AAA85?+
#5AAA85 converts to CMYK(47%, 0%, 22%, 33%) for print. Hex equivalent is #5AAA85.
Is #5aaa85 a warm or cool color?+
#5AAA85 (#5AAA85) is a transitional teal — its hue sits at 152° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #5aaa85 belong to?+
#5AAA85 belongs to the teal family. Its HSL is 152°, 32%, 51% — a transitional tone within the broader teal group.
Is #5aaa85 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#5AAA85 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.79:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #5aaa85?+
The nearest Pantone match for #5AAA85 (#5AAA85) is 624 C Pantone 624 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #5AAA85 in design

Practical guidance for using #5aaa85 (#5AAA85) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#5AAA85 (#5AAA85) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #5AAA85 (#5AAA85) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, healthcare, modern professional services. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if teal runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#5AAA85 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

#5AAA85 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.