#5C744C Hex Color
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Dusty and dark, this olive shade sits low on both saturation and brightness. The hex code #5c744c works best as a supporting tone in nature, outdoor, and military-inspired palettes. It flatters warm creams and dusty pinks more than stark white, which can wash it out. White text passes AA contrast on it at about 5.2:1, so it holds up behind body copy.
Questions about #5c744c
What is #5c744c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5c744c is rgb(92, 116, 76), in HSL hsl(96, 21%, 38%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 34%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #5c744c?
Warm creams, dusty pink, and terracotta all complement #5c744c without competing with its muted tone. Pure white tends to flatten it, so lean toward off-whites and soft neutrals in most layouts.
Is #5c744c readable on white or black?
#5c744c has a 5.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.05:1 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.