#5C6E46 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #5c6e46 is a dark lime-olive shade with gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a grounded sense of calm and dependability. Use the hex code #5c6e46 as a supporting tone for outdoor, organic, or military-inspired branding, pairing it with warm cream. White text provides about 5.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #5c6e46
What is #5c6e46 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c6e46 is rgb(92, 110, 70), in HSL hsl(87, 22%, 35%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 36%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #5c6e46?
Warm cream and terracotta pair well with #5c6e46, balancing its dusty olive base with lightness and earthy warmth for a natural, grounded palette suited to organic or outdoor branding. Use cream for backgrounds and terracotta for small accents.
Does #5c6e46 read as a warm or cool color?
#5c6e46 reads as a muted, slightly warm olive because its green base leans toward yellow, while gray undertones soften the warmth against cool gray or blue-gray neighbors in a balanced palette. It feels earthy rather than bright or strongly yellow.
Is #5c6e46 readable on white or black?
#5c6e46 has a 5.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.77:1 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.