#5A6E23 Hex Color
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With its dark value and low saturation, #5a6e23 is a muted yellow-green with earthy brown undertones. It suggests growth and resilience, making it useful for outdoor brands, organic packaging, military-inspired designs, and game interfaces. Use the hex code #5a6e23 as a supporting tone with cream or rust. White text provides about 5.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #5a6e23
What is #5a6e23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5a6e23 is rgb(90, 110, 35), in HSL hsl(76, 52%, 28%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 68%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #5a6e23?
#5a6e23 pairs well with cream, terracotta, rust, and warm neutrals, creating grounded palettes that reinforce its earthy brown undertones while keeping the muted yellow-green from feeling harsh or overly bright.
Does #5a6e23 read as warm or cool?
#5a6e23 reads as a muted, slightly warm yellow-green because its olive-leaning hue and brown undertones pull it away from crisp, blue-based greens and make it feel more grounded than fresh or vivid.
Is #5a6e23 readable on white or black?
#5a6e23 has a 5.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.68:1 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.