#517004 Hex Color
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#517004 is a dark, muted lime-olive with earthy yellow-green undertones. Its low saturation gives it a grounded, dependable feel suited to nature brands, outdoor gear, gaming interfaces, and organic products. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm cream or charcoal rather than a dominant background. White text reaches about 5.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #517004.
Questions about #517004
What is #517004 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #517004 is rgb(81, 112, 4), in HSL hsl(77, 93%, 23%) and in CMYK 28%, 0%, 96%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #517004?
It pairs well with warm cream, charcoal, muted tan, and soft olive, which balance its earthy yellow-green undertone without making the palette feel overly bright while preserving its natural, dependable mood. Use cream for contrast and charcoal for a stronger, more grounded layout.
Is #517004 readable on white or black?
#517004 has a 5.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.66:1 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.