#524E3B Hex Color
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#524e3b is a dark olive with heavy grey undertones. Its low saturation and dim lightness read as subdued and earthy, closer to a shadowed khaki than a true yellow. That restraint makes it a strong supporting tone in outdoor, military, and organic-themed palettes. White text on it reaches about 8.4:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA, so it holds up as a background for small body copy. Browse similar brown shades if you want a warmer alternative.
Questions about #524e3b
What is #524e3b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #524e3b is rgb(82, 78, 59), in HSL hsl(50, 16%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 28%, 68%.
What text color works best on #524e3b?
White text gives the strongest readability on #524e3b at about 8.4:1 contrast, comfortably above the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for body text. Black text falls well short and should be avoided.
What colors pair well with #524e3b?
Warm creams and terracotta bring out its yellow undertone, while navy gives it a richer, moodier feel. Pale pastels tend to wash it out.
Is #524e3b readable on white or black?
#524e3b has a 8.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.51:1 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.