#5D6647 Hex Color
A Grounded Olive for Moody Palettes
Reach for #5d6647 when a design calls for an earthy olive that stays calm in the background. This dark, dusty green carries muted yellow undertones, so it reads grounded rather than cold. It works best as a supporting tone or dark UI background, though it can turn muddy next to pure white. White text clears AA on it at about 6.1:1 contrast, making the hex code #5d6647 a dependable base for moody, nature-driven palettes.
Questions about #5d6647
What is #5d6647 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d6647 is rgb(93, 102, 71), in HSL hsl(77, 18%, 34%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 30%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #5d6647?
Cream, warm sand, and terracotta bring out the yellow undertones in #5d6647, while charcoal deepens its moody side. Skip bright lime or neon shades, which overpower its muted character.
Is #5d6647 readable on white or black?
#5d6647 has a 6.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.45:1 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.