#505939 Hex Color
Muted olive with a dusty edge
A dark, dusty olive with a faded lime undertone, #505939 reads muted and matte. Its low saturation sits close to what colors make gray territory, so it flatters warm cream and terracotta more than bright hues. Best as a supporting tone or background in moody, nature-driven designs. White text hits about 7.4:1 contrast on this hex code, clearing AA for small body text.
Questions about #505939
What is #505939 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #505939 is rgb(80, 89, 57), in HSL hsl(77, 22%, 29%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 36%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #505939?
Warm cream, terracotta, and muted mustard all bring out the earthy side of #505939. Avoid bright cyans and magentas, which make it look flat and muddy by comparison.
Is #505939 readable on white or black?
#505939 has a 7.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.82:1 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.