#5E5C0C Hex Color
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#5e5c0c is a dark, desaturated olive with a clear yellow undertone. Its low saturation and low lightness give it a warm, earthy mood that suits military, outdoor, and nature-themed design. It works best as a dominant base or background, since cream and white text both reach strong contrast against it. For related earthy tones, see other shades of brown.
Questions about #5e5c0c
What is #5e5c0c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e5c0c is rgb(94, 92, 12), in HSL hsl(59, 77%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 87%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #5e5c0c?
#5e5c0c pairs well with cream, warm terracotta, and charcoal. The muted olive stays understated, so lighter neutrals keep layouts readable while terracotta adds warmth.
Is #5e5c0c readable on white or black?
#5e5c0c has a 6.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.01:1 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.