#506331 Hex Color
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Far from a bright lime, this dark olive reads muted and earthy, with a dusty yellow-green undertone. #506331 works best as a dominant base in outdoor or military-inspired palettes, where its low saturation feels grounded instead of gloomy. It flatters warm pairings like terracotta and cream, and white text passes AA on it at roughly 6.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #506331
What is #506331 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #506331 is rgb(80, 99, 49), in HSL hsl(83, 34%, 29%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 51%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #506331?
Warm terracotta, cream, and dusty orange all flatter #506331 because their warmth balances its ashy green cast. Cool blues tend to make it look flat, so test warm neutrals first.
Is #506331 readable on white or black?
#506331 has a 6.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.17:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.