#48553D Hex Color
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#48553d is a dark olive with a dusty, grayed finish that pulls it away from bright lime territory. Its low saturation reads subdued and serious, so it works best as a supporting tone or moody background in outdoor and gaming palettes. White text holds about 7.9:1 contrast on it, which clears AA for small type.
Questions about #48553d
What is #48553d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #48553d is rgb(72, 85, 61), in HSL hsl(93, 16%, 29%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 28%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #48553d?
Soft cream and muted terracotta both flatter #48553d, since warm light tones lift its gray undertone. Keep bright lime greens away from it; the contrast makes this olive look muddy.
Is #48553d readable on white or black?
#48553d has a 7.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.64:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.