#525423 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #525423 blends dusty yellow with earthy green undertones. Its low lightness gives designs a serious, grounded mood, while the warm cast suits outdoor brands, military styling, and organic packaging. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which achieves about 7.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #525423.
Questions about #525423
What is #525423 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #525423 is rgb(82, 84, 35), in HSL hsl(62, 41%, 23%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 58%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #525423?
#525423 pairs well with white, cream, terracotta, and charcoal, creating contrast while preserving its earthy character; lighter neutrals keep layouts calm, while warm accents add energy without competing with the shade's muted yellow-green undertone.
Does #525423 read as warm or cool?
#525423 reads as a warm, earthy olive because its yellow-leaning hue softens the green undertone, while its low lightness keeps the mood serious, restrained, and grounded rather than bright or fresh.
Is #525423 readable on white or black?
#525423 has a 7.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.65:1 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.