#5E8A41 Hex Color
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This muted olive green sits between a vivid lime and a muddy earth tone. Because it is desaturated and stable, #5e8a41 works best as a supporting background or secondary brand color. It pairs surprisingly well with dusty rose or cream to soften its natural, rugged edge. The hex code #5e8a41 offers enough contrast for legible black text, making it a reliable choice for editorial layouts.
Questions about #5e8a41
What is #5e8a41 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5e8a41 is rgb(94, 138, 65), in HSL hsl(96, 36%, 40%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 53%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #5e8a41 in a design palette?
#5e8a41 is a neutral-leaning green that works beautifully with soft, desaturated tones. It pairs best with dusty rose for a subtle contrast or a warm, creamy off-white to maintain an organic, approachable feel for your branding.
Is #5e8a41 readable on white or black?
#5e8a41 has a 4.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.18:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.