#58554E Hex Color
A serious, grounded and dusty olive
A dark, dusty olive, #58554e feels serious and grounded. This desaturated tone works well in moody UI layouts or construction-themed branding. Because the shade is quite dark, pair it with white text to maintain a 7.4:1 contrast ratio. The hex code #58554e provides enough contrast for readable body text, though it shines best as a sturdy, utilitarian background color.
Questions about #58554e
What is #58554e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #58554e is rgb(88, 85, 78), in HSL hsl(42, 6%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 11%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #58554e for a professional layout?
Pair #58554e with soft cream or warm white to maintain excellent readability while keeping a sophisticated, earthy aesthetic. For high-contrast accents, consider mustard or terracotta to add warmth to this otherwise grounded and desaturated olive tone.
Does #58554e work well for UI text or body copy?
While #58554e provides a unique, muted alternative to standard dark grays, it is quite dark and typically works best as a container background or decorative element. If you use it for text, ensure it sits against a very light background to maintain compliance.
Is #58554e readable on white or black?
#58554e has a 7.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.82:1 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.