#536E25 Hex Color
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#536e25 is a muted olive-lime with medium-dark lightness and low saturation, giving it an earthy, dependable character. It supports nature, outdoor, organic, and gaming palettes without feeling bright. Use it as a supporting tone or dark accent beside cream and terracotta. The hex code #536e25 also supports white body text at about a 5.8:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #536e25
What is #536e25 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #536e25 is rgb(83, 110, 37), in HSL hsl(82, 50%, 29%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 66%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #536e25?
#536e25 pairs well with terracotta, cream, and charcoal, which bring warmth, brightness, or structure to its muted olive-lime base. Use terracotta sparingly for energy, while cream can open a palette for outdoor, organic, or heritage-inspired branding.
Is #536e25 readable on white or black?
#536e25 has a 5.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.62:1 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.