#5A5636 Hex Color
Muted olive with earthy restraint
#5a5636 is a dark, muted yellow-olive with gray and brown undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, earthy mood, while the matte finish suits military, outdoor, construction, and organic branding. Use it as a supporting tone or UI background with white text, which reaches about 7.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #5a5636.
Questions about #5a5636
What is #5a5636 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a5636 is rgb(90, 86, 54), in HSL hsl(53, 25%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 40%, 65%.
What colors pair well with #5a5636?
Warm neutrals, cream, terracotta, and muted blues pair well with #5a5636 because they balance its subdued yellow-olive base while preserving an earthy, low-saturation palette. Cream softens it, while terracotta adds warmth and dusty blue creates contrast.
Is #5a5636 warm or cool?
#5a5636 reads as a muted warm-neutral color: its yellow base and brown undertones add warmth, while gray reduces intensity and keeps it from feeling strongly golden. It works well when you want an earthy, serious mood rather than a bright olive.
Is #5a5636 readable on white or black?
#5a5636 has a 7.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.81:1 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.