#5C5E34 Hex Color
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Olive with a dry, dusty character. #5c5e34 is a dark, heavily muted yellow that leans warm and earthy, closer to dried moss than to any bright green. Its low saturation and low lightness give it a gloomy, grounded feel, so it works best as a supporting tone behind white text, which passes AA for body copy at roughly 6.8:1 contrast. Pair it with cream or dusty terracotta rather than pure white, which can wash it out. Useful for military, outdoor, and budget-friendly branding, it shares a family resemblance to deeper brown tones.
Questions about #5c5e34
What is #5c5e34 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c5e34 is rgb(92, 94, 52), in HSL hsl(63, 29%, 29%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 45%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #5c5e34?
#5c5e34 pairs well with cream, dusty terracotta, and warm taupe. Its low saturation and dark value also let brighter yellows or oranges read as clean accents against it.
Does #5c5e34 read warm or cool?
#5c5e34 reads warm. Its yellow base and gray-green undertones sit closer to dried moss and khaki than to cool forest greens.
Is #5c5e34 readable on white or black?
#5c5e34 has a 6.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.10:1 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.