#525B46 Hex Color
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The hex code #525b46 defines a dark, dusty green with muted lime and olive undertones. Its low saturation and matte finish create a serious, grounded mood suited to outdoor branding, military themes, gaming interfaces, and organic packaging. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or rust, since large areas can look muddy. White text reaches about 7.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #525b46
What is #525b46 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #525b46 is rgb(82, 91, 70), in HSL hsl(86, 13%, 32%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 23%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #525b46?
Cream, terracotta, rust, and muted navy pair well with #525b46, balancing its dusty olive character through warm accents or deeper contrast while keeping the palette grounded and readable in layouts. Use cream for a softer base and terracotta or rust as restrained accents.
Does #525b46 look warm or cool?
#525b46 reads as a muted, slightly warm green because its olive and lime undertones outweigh the coolness usually associated with deeper blue greens. Its low saturation softens that warmth, creating a restrained, earthy mood rather than a vivid spring-green appearance.
Is #525b46 readable on white or black?
#525b46 has a 7.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.94:1 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.