#515A1E Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #515a1e blends yellow and olive undertones into a warm, earthy green. This dark olive color creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to military, construction, outdoor, and organic branding. Use the hex code #515a1e as a background with white text, which reaches about 7.4:1 contrast. Cream and rust provide balanced supporting accents.
Questions about #515a1e
What is #515a1e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #515a1e is rgb(81, 90, 30), in HSL hsl(69, 50%, 24%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 67%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #515a1e?
Is #515a1e a warm or cool color?
#515a1e reads as a warm olive green because its yellow undertone outweighs its cooler green influence, while its low brightness and muted saturation keep the shade grounded, subdued, and slightly military in character.
Does #515a1e work with white text?
#515a1e works well with white text, reaching about a 7.4:1 contrast ratio, which clears WCAG AA and AAA thresholds for normal text; still check the exact font size, weight, and surrounding colors in your final design.
Is #515a1e readable on white or black?
#515a1e has a 7.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.83:1 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.