#5F6F4E Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #5f6f4e is a dark lime shade with gray undertones and a matte, earthy finish. Its low saturation gives it a dependable, understated character, making it useful in outdoor, organic, and nature-focused branding. Use the hex code #5f6f4e as a supporting tone with cream or rust, and choose white text for readable contrast.
Questions about #5f6f4e
What is #5f6f4e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5f6f4e is rgb(95, 111, 78), in HSL hsl(89, 17%, 37%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 30%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #5f6f4e?
Cream, rust, terracotta, and warm neutrals pair well with #5f6f4e, balancing its muted gray-green base while adding warmth and contrast to outdoor branding, organic packaging, interiors, and editorial layouts alike.
Does #5f6f4e read as warm or cool?
#5f6f4e reads as a muted yellow-green with a slightly cool, gray cast, while its earthy depth keeps it from feeling icy or overly bright in most applications and supporting palettes.
Is #5f6f4e readable on white or black?
#5f6f4e has a 5.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.87:1 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.