#5C6444 Hex Color
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#5c6444 is a dark olive with a dusty, grayed cast. Its low saturation gives it a subdued, serious mood, so it works best as a supporting tone or large background rather than a sharp accent. Pair it with cream or burnt orange to lift its warmth, and set white text on top since contrast reaches about 6.2:1. The hex code #5c6444 suits outdoor, military, and organic design.
Questions about #5c6444
What is #5c6444 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c6444 is rgb(92, 100, 68), in HSL hsl(75, 19%, 33%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 32%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #5c6444?
Warm cream, terracotta, and muted mustard all bring out the yellow undertone in #5c6444. For a darker palette, pair it with charcoal or deep brown.
Is #5c6444 dark enough for white text?
Yes. White text on #5c6444 reaches about 6.2:1 contrast, which clears the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1 for small body text. Dark text on this shade falls short, so keep text white or near-white.
Is #5c6444 readable on white or black?
#5c6444 has a 6.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.36:1 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.