#585514 Hex Color
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Reach for dark olive when a palette needs an earthy base with real weight. #585514 is a dim, unsaturated yellow-olive that reads grounded and serious. The hex code suits moody outdoor or military-inspired branding, best as a dominant background with cream accents. White text passes AA on it at about 7.7:1 contrast, though it can look muddy beside pure white.
Questions about #585514
What is #585514 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #585514 is rgb(88, 85, 20), in HSL hsl(57, 63%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 77%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #585514?
Cream, dusty pink, and burnt orange all flatter #585514 without fighting its muted depth. Skip bright greens, which make it read muddy. A touch of terracotta works well as a small accent.
Is #585514 readable on white or black?
#585514 has a 7.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.72:1 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.