#5E5646 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted olive with strong grey undertones, #5e5646 feels serious and grounded. This dark, matte shade works best as a supporting element rather than a dominant background, where it can easily appear muddy. It pairs well with cream or soft whites for high contrast, exceeding accessibility standards for body text. The hex code for this moody, understated tone is #5e5646.
Questions about #5e5646
What is #5e5646 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e5646 is rgb(94, 86, 70), in HSL hsl(40, 15%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 26%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #5e5646 for a balanced palette?
Is #5e5646 suitable for body text on a white background?
Yes, #5e5646 provides excellent readability and satisfies accessibility standards when used as body text against white or light cream backgrounds. Its dark, saturated nature ensures that it maintains enough contrast to be easily legible without the harshness of pure black.
Is #5e5646 readable on white or black?
#5e5646 has a 7.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.89:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.