#5D5C40 Hex Color
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#5d5c40 is a dark, muted olive with a dusty yellow undertone. Its low saturation and dim lightness give it a heavy, earthy calm, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. Pair it with cream or terracotta to lift the gloom. White text reads clearly on this hex code at about 6.8:1, which clears AA for small body text.
Questions about #5d5c40
What is #5d5c40 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d5c40 is rgb(93, 92, 64), in HSL hsl(58, 18%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 31%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #5d5c40?
#5d5c40 pairs well with cream, warm terracotta, dusty blush, and muted mustard, all of which lift its dim, grayed base without pushing the palette toward mud. Cool charcoal also works for starker, military-leaning layouts.
Is #5d5c40 a warm or cool color?
It reads warm. The yellow undertone and low saturation give it a dry, dusty warmth, closer to dried grass or old khaki than to a cooler green like sage.
Is #5d5c40 readable on white or black?
#5d5c40 has a 6.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.07:1 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.