#526C13 Hex Color

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This muted olive green carries a heavy, serious presence that grounds organic or military-inspired palettes. Because of its low saturation and dark value, it works best as a moody background or a supporting tone rather than a dominant color. Pair #526c13 with cream or off-white to maintain readability. The hex code for this earthy, somewhat gloomy shade is #526c13.

Questions about #526c13

What is #526c13 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #526c13 is rgb(82, 108, 19), in HSL hsl(78, 70%, 25%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 82%, 58%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #526c13?
#526c13 works best when balanced against neutral, lighter tones to keep your design feeling open. Pair this muted olive with cream or ivory to ensure high readability while maintaining its organic, serious aesthetic.
Is #526c13 considered a warm or cool green?
#526c13 leans warm due to its strong yellow undertones, which give it that characteristic earthy, organic appearance. This warmth makes it distinct from cooler forest greens, allowing it to ground palettes that include terracotta or warm grays.
Is #526c13 readable on white or black?
#526c13 has a 5.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.51:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.