#5C6154 Hex Color
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#5c6154 is a dark lime pushed so far toward gray that it reads almost green-gray. Its low saturation gives it a gloomy, matte feel, which makes the hex code a solid supporting tone in moody UI and nature palettes. White text sits well on it at about 6.4:1 contrast, so it handles small body copy. Pair it with warm cream or muted terracotta to keep it from turning muddy.
Questions about #5c6154
What is #5c6154 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c6154 is rgb(92, 97, 84), in HSL hsl(83, 7%, 35%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 13%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #5c6154?
Warm cream and muted terracotta lift the gray-green undertone of #5c6154, while soft off-whites keep it subtle. Use it as a supporting tone rather than the lead color.
Is #5c6154 readable on white or black?
#5c6154 has a 6.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.29:1 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.