#5C503A Hex Color
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Arrow Shaft is a dusty, muted olive with strong dark and earthy undertones. Because it is highly unsaturated, it serves as a sturdy neutral in military-inspired or outdoor branding. Use hex code #5c503a sparingly as an accent rather than a full background to avoid a muddy appearance. It pairs effectively with off-white text, which offers excellent readability and contrast for UI elements.
Questions about Arrow Shaft
What is the hex code for Arrow Shaft?
Arrow Shaft is #5c503a. In RGB that is rgb(92, 80, 58), in HSL hsl(39, 23%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 37%, 64%.
How should Arrow Shaft #5c503a be used in design?
Use #5c503a sparingly as an accent rather than a full background to avoid a muddy appearance. It serves as a sturdy neutral in military-inspired or outdoor branding and pairs effectively with off-white text for excellent readability.
What colors pair well with Arrow Shaft #5c503a?
Is Arrow Shaft readable on white or black?
Arrow Shaft has a 7.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.66:1 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.