#5A6230 Hex Color
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The hex code #5a6230 creates a dark, muted yellow-green with dusty gray undertones and a warm, earthy finish. Its low saturation brings a serious, grounded mood to military, outdoor, construction, and organic branding. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or rust rather than a full-page background. White text reaches about 6.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #5a6230
What is #5a6230 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a6230 is rgb(90, 98, 48), in HSL hsl(70, 34%, 29%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 51%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #5a6230?
#5a6230 pairs well with cream and warm white for contrast, while terracotta, rust, and muted gold add warmth without overpowering its dusty olive character in palettes for branding, packaging, and interfaces.
Does #5a6230 read as warm or cool?
#5a6230 reads as a warm, earthy yellow-green because its olive base is softened by dusty gray undertones, giving it a grounded, low-saturation feel rather than a bright or fresh green appearance.
Is #5a6230 readable on white or black?
#5a6230 has a 6.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.22:1 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.