#5C694A Hex Color
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A dusty olive that looks like weathered army canvas, #5c694a is dark, matte, and heavily muted. Its low saturation keeps things calm and understated, though it can turn muddy across large surfaces. It works best as a supporting tone in outdoor or organic branding, and it holds white text at AA contrast. Try it beside soft peach for gentle warmth.
Questions about #5c694a
What is #5c694a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c694a is rgb(92, 105, 74), in HSL hsl(85, 17%, 35%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 30%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #5c694a?
#5c694a flatters soft peach, dusty pink, and warm cream, which lift its muted green without overpowering it. For a grounded, military-adjacent palette, pair it with charcoal or deep brown.
Is #5c694a readable on white or black?
#5c694a has a 5.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.57:1 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.