#537A41 Hex Color
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Not a bright lime, despite the family name. This olive green sits mid-dark and desaturated, so it feels earthy and grounded. Designers favor it as a dominant base for outdoor brands and athletic gear, where it reads dependable rather than loud. The hex code #537a41 flatters dusty coral and warm cream, and white text hits about 5.0:1 contrast on it, past AA for body copy.
Questions about #537a41
What is #537a41 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #537a41 is rgb(83, 122, 65), in HSL hsl(101, 30%, 37%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 47%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #537a41?
Is #537a41 readable on white or black?
#537a41 has a 4.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.22:1 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.