#5F6A52 Hex Color
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#5f6a52 is a dark, very muted lime-olive shade with ashy gray undertones and a matte, earthy finish. Its low saturation creates a restrained mood for nature brands, outdoor gear, military-inspired graphics, and calm interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm cream, since large fields can feel muddy without lighter accents. On #5f6a52, the hex code for this shade, white text reaches about a 5.7:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #5f6a52
What is #5f6a52 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5f6a52 is rgb(95, 106, 82), in HSL hsl(88, 13%, 37%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 23%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #5f6a52 in a restrained palette?
#5f6a52 pairs well with warm cream and terracotta, because its gray, low-saturation base lets warmer accents add focus without making the palette feel too bright, overly rustic, or decorative in use. Use it as a supporting tone, then reserve warmer accents for buttons, badges, or small graphic details.
Is #5f6a52 readable on white or black?
#5f6a52 has a 5.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.67:1 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.