#5C6A61 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #5c6a61 is a dark green with gray undertones and a matte, smoky finish. Its restrained character suits sustainability, pharmacy, finance, and organic branding. Use the hex code #5c6a61 as a supporting background or navigation tone, pairing it with warm ivory and muted clay. White text reaches about 5.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #5c6a61
What is #5c6a61 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c6a61 is rgb(92, 106, 97), in HSL hsl(141, 7%, 39%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 8%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #5c6a61?
Warm ivory, muted clay, and terracotta pair well with #5c6a61 because they add gentle warmth while preserving its smoky, restrained character across branding, interfaces, packaging, editorial layouts, and signage projects. Use a warm ivory background for a softer result, or muted clay as a small accent.
Is #5c6a61 warm or cool?
#5c6a61 reads as a cool, muted green because its green hue is softened by gray, giving it a calm, smoky appearance rather than the freshness of a bright or yellow-leaning green. Warm ivory or clay accents can balance its cooler visual character.
Is #5c6a61 readable on white or black?
#5c6a61 has a 5.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.68:1 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.