#516D28 Hex Color
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The hex code #516d28 is a dark, muted lime green with earthy olive undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, grounded mood suited to outdoor branding, gaming interfaces, military styles, and organic packaging. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm ivory or rust. White text reaches about 5.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #516d28
What is #516d28 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #516d28 is rgb(81, 109, 40), in HSL hsl(84, 46%, 29%) and in CMYK 26%, 0%, 63%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #516d28?
The #516d28 hex color pairs well with warm ivory for contrast and rust for an earthy accent; charcoal can add depth, while pale sage keeps the palette natural without competing with its muted green base.
Does #516d28 look warm or cool?
It reads as a muted, slightly warm green because its yellow-lime base and olive undertones outweigh its low saturation. The dark value makes it feel grounded and serious, rather than bright or refreshing like a vivid spring green.
Is #516d28 readable on white or black?
#516d28 has a 5.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.56:1 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.