#596D03 Hex Color
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Moss on a shaded stone wall comes close to #596d03. This olive shade sits between lime and earth brown, muted enough to feel grounded instead of bright. It works best as a supporting color, flanking cream or terracotta accents in outdoor and organic branding. White text passes AA contrast on it at roughly 5.8:1. Browse other shades of green for close relatives.
Questions about #596d03
What is #596d03 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #596d03 is rgb(89, 109, 3), in HSL hsl(71, 95%, 22%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 97%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #596d03?
Cream and terracotta both flatter #596d03, since their warmth lifts its muted olive base. Navy is another option for a more traditional, grounded palette.
Is #596d03 readable on white or black?
#596d03 has a 5.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.61:1 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.