#526C4C Hex Color
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#526c4c is a dark, dusty green with gray undertones and a matte, low-saturation finish. Its subdued value suggests stability and restraint, making it useful for sustainability, pharmacy, finance, and organic branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm cream or muted terracotta. White text has about 5.8:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #526c4c.
Questions about #526c4c
What is #526c4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #526c4c is rgb(82, 108, 76), in HSL hsl(109, 17%, 36%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 30%, 58%.
Which colors pair well with #526c4c?
Warm cream and muted terracotta pair well with #526c4c, balancing its subdued gray undertones with gentle warmth; use cream for spacious backgrounds and terracotta for restrained accents in sustainability, organic, or editorial palettes.
Does #526c4c read as warm or cool?
#526c4c reads as a muted, cool-neutral green because its gray undertones reduce the yellow warmth often found in olive greens, while its dark value gives it a grounded, understated feel.
Is #526c4c readable on white or black?
#526c4c has a 5.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.60:1 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.