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#5C8542 color code is #5C8542. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #5c8542.

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#5C8542 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #5C8542 is 0.1944. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.30:1 against white and 4.89:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#5C8542 on white4.30:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#5C8542 on black4.89:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #5C85424.30:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #5C85424.89:1AA

#5C8542 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #5C8542?+
The hex code for #5C8542 is #5C8542. In RGB it's rgb(92, 133, 66), and in HSL it's hsl(97, 34%, 39%).
What is the RGB value of #5C8542?+
#5C8542 in RGB is (92, 133, 66). Written in CSS: rgb(92, 133, 66).
What is the CMYK value of #5C8542?+
#5C8542 converts to CMYK(31%, 0%, 50%, 48%) for print. Hex equivalent is #5C8542.
Is #5c8542 a warm or cool color?+
#5C8542 (#5C8542) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 97° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #5c8542 belong to?+
#5C8542 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 97°, 34%, 39% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #5c8542 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#5C8542 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.3:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #5c8542?+
The nearest Pantone match for #5C8542 (#5C8542) is 4311 C Avocado Fruit, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #5C8542 in design

Practical guidance for using #5c8542 (#5C8542) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#5C8542 (#5C8542) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 4.9:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #5C8542 (#5C8542) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if green 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

#5C8542 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

#5C8542 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.