#524C37 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #524c37 is a dusty yellow-olive with gray and brown undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, earthy mood suited to outdoor, military, construction, and organic branding. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or faded orange, since large areas can look muddy. White text has strong contrast, making this hex code useful for readable dark UI backgrounds.
Questions about #524c37
What is #524c37 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #524c37 is rgb(82, 76, 55), in HSL hsl(47, 20%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 33%, 68%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #524c37?
#524c37 pairs well with cream, faded orange, terracotta, and muted tan, which lift its dark, dusty olive base without erasing its grounded character in interfaces, packaging, and outdoor-focused layouts where a softer contrast feels intentional.
Does #524c37 look warm or cool?
#524c37 reads as a warm, subdued olive because its yellow base is softened by gray and brown undertones. Its low saturation keeps that warmth restrained, giving designs a serious, weathered feel rather than a bright or botanical one.
Is #524c37 readable on white or black?
#524c37 has a 8.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.44:1 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.