#517023 Hex Color
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Outdoor and military designs lean on #517023, a rather unsaturated blend of lime and olive that reads earthy instead of bright. Its muted quality suits nature branding and sports gear, though it can turn muddy at large sizes. Pair it with cream or terracotta, and use white text on top for readable body copy. This hex code is a handy case study in what colors make green.
Questions about #517023
What is #517023 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #517023 is rgb(81, 112, 35), in HSL hsl(84, 52%, 29%) and in CMYK 28%, 0%, 69%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #517023?
Cream and terracotta bring out its earthy side, while warm grays keep it understated. Avoid bright greens nearby, which make it look dull by comparison.
Does #517023 read warm or cool?
It leans warm. The yellow-heavy lime undertone pulls it toward olive and earth tones, even though green is often labeled a cool hue.
Is #517023 readable on white or black?
#517023 has a 5.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.69:1 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.