#5E704B Hex Color
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This dusty, muted olive feels grounded and organic. Because it is highly unsaturated, #5e704b serves best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base, as large blocks can sometimes look muddy. It pairs well with warm cream or slate grey for a balanced, earthy palette. For legibility, stick to white text to meet accessibility standards with a 5.4:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #5e704b
What is #5e704b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e704b is rgb(94, 112, 75), in HSL hsl(89, 20%, 37%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 33%, 56%.
Which colors pair best with #5e704b?
#5e704b works effectively when paired with warm cream or slate grey to create a balanced, earthy palette. Because this shade is highly unsaturated, it functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base color.
Is #5e704b readable on white or black?
#5e704b has a 5.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.89:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.