#586942 Hex Color

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#586942 is a muted, desaturated olive green with a matte finish. This serious, earthy tone grounds organic branding and moody UI designs. It lacks high chroma, so pair it with warm creams or crisp whites to keep layouts from feeling muddy. The hex code for this dim green is #586942. White text remains readable over this shade, making it a dependable choice for solid backgrounds.

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What is #586942 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #586942 is rgb(88, 105, 66), in HSL hsl(86, 23%, 34%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 37%, 59%.

What colors pair well with #586942?

Because #586942 is a low-chroma, desaturated green, it works best with high-contrast neutrals like cream or ivory to prevent the layout from looking muddy. You can also pair it with a deep charcoal for a sophisticated, professional UI design.

Is #586942 readable on white or black?

#586942 has a 5.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.51:1 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.

#586942 Hex Color

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