#535146 Hex Color
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#535146 is a dark, grayed yellow that sits closer to olive than gold. Its low saturation and dim lightness give it a dusty, almost overcast feel, which suits moody backgrounds, budget graphics, and construction branding. White text reads clearly on it at about 8.0:1 contrast, so it works behind small body copy. Try it as a supporting tone under a warm cream heading.
Questions about #535146
What is #535146 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #535146 is rgb(83, 81, 70), in HSL hsl(51, 8%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 16%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #535146?
#535146 pairs well with warm creams, burnt orange, and deep teal. The grayed yellow reads earthy, so creams soften it while burnt orange adds energy without clashing. Cool teals give the strongest contrast for accents.
Is #535146 a warm or cool color?
#535146 leans warm, though its heavy gray tones mute that warmth. The yellow base keeps it earthy rather than cold, but the low saturation pulls it toward a neutral olive that behaves almost like a muted gray-green in many palettes.
Is #535146 readable on white or black?
#535146 has a 7.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.63:1 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.