#523F1A Hex Color
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#523f1a is a dark olive yellow with a dusty, ashy character. Its low saturation and deep value give it a serious, grounded mood, closer to military canvas than fresh foliage. It holds up best as a dominant base in earthy, outdoor, or budget branding, and it looks richer against muted terracotta than against bright accent colors. White text passes AA on it at roughly 10.1:1 contrast, though small doses of this shade next to plain white can read muddy.
Questions about #523f1a
What is #523f1a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #523f1a is rgb(82, 63, 26), in HSL hsl(40, 52%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 68%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #523f1a?
Cream, burnt orange, and muted terracotta all sit naturally against #523f1a. For sharper contrast, try pale sage or a warm off-white instead of pure white.
Is #523f1a readable on white or black?
#523f1a has a 10.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.08:1 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.