#53702A Hex Color
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This unsaturated lime carries a strong olive undertone, lending it a grounded, earthy quality. Because it is darker and muted, #53702a functions best as a supporting accent rather than a full background. Pair it with soft, creamy off-whites for a readable contrast, as white text hits a solid 5.6:1 ratio against this hue. It works well for military-inspired branding or rugged, outdoor-focused design projects.
Questions about #53702a
What is #53702a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #53702a is rgb(83, 112, 42), in HSL hsl(85, 45%, 30%) and in CMYK 26%, 0%, 63%, 56%.
What colors pair best with #53702a?
Is #53702a readable on white or black?
#53702a has a 5.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.71:1 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.