#507251 Hex Color
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#507251 is a dusty, unsaturated forest green with heavy gray undertones. Because it is so muted, this shade functions best as a supporting background element rather than a focal point. Use it to bring organic stability to UI designs, though be aware it can appear muddy if paired with other earth tones. It passes WCAG AA contrast standards with white text, making it a reliable choice for dark-themed interfaces.
Questions about #507251
What is #507251 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #507251 is rgb(80, 114, 81), in HSL hsl(122, 18%, 38%) and in CMYK 30%, 0%, 29%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #507251?
Because #507251 is a desaturated, dusty green, it pairs best with high-contrast neutrals like crisp off-white to maintain readability. For accent colors, avoid other muddy earth tones and instead look toward muted terracotta or deep navy to provide subtle visual depth.
Is #507251 readable on white or black?
#507251 has a 5.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.86:1 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.