#527548 Hex Color
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Muted forest green with a dusty, ashy cast. The hex code #527548 sits mid-dark and low in saturation, which makes it a steady base for backgrounds and supporting elements in eco, gardening, or finance work. White text passes AA on it at about 5.3:1. Pair it with cream or dusty pink, since it can turn muddy against stark white.
Questions about #527548
What is #527548 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #527548 is rgb(82, 117, 72), in HSL hsl(107, 24%, 37%) and in CMYK 30%, 0%, 38%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #527548?
Cream, dusty pink, and warm sand lift #527548 without fighting its muted tone. For sharper contrast, try terracotta or a deep plum as small accents.
Is #527548 warm or cool?
It leans slightly warm from its yellow undertone, though the heavy gray keeps it close to neutral. Expect an earthy, matte feel rather than a crisp or cool green.
Is #527548 readable on white or black?
#527548 has a 5.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.99:1 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.