#5B4E36 Hex Color
Muted olive, grounded and unpolished
Dark olive with a dusty, ashy finish. #5b4e36 is very unsaturated, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. White text sits clearly on top at roughly 8.1:1 contrast, well past AA body-text levels. Pair it with terracotta or faded gold for outdoor, military, or organic brand work. The hex code reads earthy and serious, but it can turn muddy across large flat areas.
Questions about #5b4e36
What is #5b4e36 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5b4e36 is rgb(91, 78, 54), in HSL hsl(39, 26%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 41%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #5b4e36?
Cream, faded gold, and terracotta sit well against #5b4e36, since its low saturation leaves room for warmer accents to carry the palette. Avoid bright greens nearby, they make it read muddy.
Is #5b4e36 readable on white or black?
#5b4e36 has a 8.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.58:1 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.