#565B34 Hex Color
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A dim, ashy olive with a muted yellow undertone. #565b34 sits low on both saturation and lightness, so it reads moody and grounded. Use it as a supporting tone or 30% layer rather than a dominant base, where it can turn muddy. It flatters cream, dusty rose, and deeper brown tones. White text passes AA on top at about 7.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #565b34
What is #565b34 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #565b34 is rgb(86, 91, 52), in HSL hsl(68, 27%, 28%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 43%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #565b34?
Cream, dusty rose, and terracotta lift #565b34 without fighting its muted, earthy character. Charcoal keeps the palette moody, while white text stays readable on top at roughly 7.1:1 contrast.
Is #565b34 readable on white or black?
#565b34 has a 7.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.94:1 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.