#5D7D4D Hex Color
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A dusty olive green, somewhere between military fatigues and faded moss. #5d7d4d is matte and unsaturated, with enough warmth to read earthy instead of cold. Its low chroma makes it a dependable supporting tone rather than a dominant base, and it holds white body text at about 4.7:1, which clears WCAG AA. Pair it with cream or dusty terracotta for understated outdoor and organic palettes.
Questions about #5d7d4d
What is #5d7d4d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5d7d4d is rgb(93, 125, 77), in HSL hsl(100, 24%, 40%) and in CMYK 26%, 0%, 38%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #5d7d4d?
Cream, dusty terracotta, and warm charcoal all flatter its muted, earthy character. Avoid bright neons, which make the green look muddy by comparison.
Is #5d7d4d readable on white or black?
#5d7d4d has a 4.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.50:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.