What color is #52987F?

#52987F is a medium, muted teal-green. In RGB it is rgb(82, 152, 127), and in HSL hsl(159, 30%, 46%).

Is #52987F accessible as text?

On white, #52987F has a contrast ratio of 3.41:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.16:1 (passes). For text placed on #52987F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #52987F?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is teal-600 (#009689).

What colors go well with #52987F?

#52987F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #98526B. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #52987F below.

Is #52987F good for buttons?

#52987F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #52987F — white text only reaches 3.41:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #52987F the same as CSS cadetblue?

No — #52987F is not the CSS named color cadetblue, but cadetblue (#5F9EA0) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#52987F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #52987F

Not just a swatch — here's how #52987F works with other colors. Named schemes with #52987F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

Accent #52987F Secondary #ADB4B7 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #7895A3 Anchor #2D3236

Russian Green keeps this Nordic scheme quiet — cool greys and a soft white around it, a muted-blue support and a charcoal anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #52987F Surface #EDEADC Highlight #F5F1E7 Secondary #B5B09F Ink #2A2723

Russian Green sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #52987F Accent #A7C4BB Surface #E1D9BE Secondary #9AA0A0 Anchor #1B3549

Russian Green opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #52987F Surface #DBD1A8 Secondary #A97F4C Accent #899B75 Anchor #3C2D1E

Russian Green holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #52987F Secondary #A2B9B0 Support #989286 Ink #16140F

Russian Green is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Russian Green carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #52987F actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 38/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 37/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 56/100

Moderate

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 60/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 44/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 74/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 40/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 5.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #DEE9E5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #529897 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #52987F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #52987F;
  --color-base-rgb: 82 152 127;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(62.6% 0.081 168.4);
  --color-50: #F5FAF8;
  --color-100: #E4F1ED;
  --color-200: #CAE2DA;
  --color-300: #A4CBBD;
  --color-400: #80B2A0;
  --color-500: #609582;
  --color-600: #4E7467;
  --color-700: #3B544B;
  --color-800: #293833;
  --color-900: #1B2320;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  russian-green: {
    50: '#F5FAF8',
    100: '#E4F1ED',
    200: '#CAE2DA',
    300: '#A4CBBD',
    400: '#80B2A0',
    500: '#609582',
    600: '#4E7467',
    700: '#3B544B',
    800: '#293833',
    900: '#1B2320',
  },
}

$base: #52987F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F5FAF8;
$base-100: #E4F1ED;
$base-200: #CAE2DA;
$base-300: #A4CBBD;
$base-400: #80B2A0;
$base-500: #609582;
$base-600: #4E7467;
$base-700: #3B544B;
$base-800: #293833;
$base-900: #1B2320;
$base-hover: #427A66;
$base-subtle: #CCDFD9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#52987F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F5FAF8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E4F1ED",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#CAE2DA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#A4CBBD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#80B2A0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#609582",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#4E7467",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#3B544B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#293833",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1B2320",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #52987F

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