#535F3E Hex Color
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#535f3e is a dark, muted lime-green with gray and yellow undertones. Its low saturation creates a matte, earthy mood suited to outdoor branding, organic products, gaming interfaces, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with warm cream or rust accents. As a hex code, #535f3e supports clear white text at about a 6.8:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #535f3e
What is #535f3e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #535f3e is rgb(83, 95, 62), in HSL hsl(82, 21%, 31%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 35%, 63%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #535f3e?
Warm off-white neutrals and muted terracotta pair well with #535f3e because they balance its gray-yellow undertones with lightness and warmth while preserving the shade's earthy, low-saturation character without making it feel overly bright.
Does #535f3e look warm or cool?
#535f3e reads as a muted, slightly warm green because its yellow undertones offset the cooler effect of gray, while low saturation keeps that warmth restrained and gives it a grounded, matte character beside warm neutrals.
Is #535f3e readable on white or black?
#535f3e has a 6.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.07:1 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.