#515331 Hex Color
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#515331 is a dark, muted olive with strong earthy undertones. This matte shade feels serious and grounded, making it useful for military or organic branding where a moody, understated look is needed. Because it is quite dark, use white text for clear readability. The hex code for this desaturated yellow is #515331, which works best as a supporting tone rather than a large background.
Questions about #515331
What is #515331 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #515331 is rgb(81, 83, 49), in HSL hsl(64, 26%, 26%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 41%, 67%.
How should I use #515331 in design projects?
Because #515331 is a very dark, desaturated olive, it functions best as a grounding support color rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with cream or off-white text to ensure necessary readability and contrast.
Does #515331 appear warm or cool?
While olive greens can lean either way, #515331 feels predominantly warm and earthy due to its yellow-leaning undertones. This makes it an ideal choice for nature-inspired palettes that require a serious, non-vibrant presence.
Is #515331 readable on white or black?
#515331 has a 7.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.63:1 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.