#5F7255 Hex Color
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#5f7255 is a dark, grayed olive with faint lime undertones. Its heavy desaturation gives it a dusty, matte feel that reads grounded rather than fresh. It can turn muddy in large fills, so it works best as a supporting tone behind cream text or beside a dusty coral accent. The hex code #5f7255 holds white text at about 5.2:1, enough contrast for AA body copy.
Questions about #5f7255
What is #5f7255 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #5f7255 is rgb(95, 114, 85), in HSL hsl(99, 15%, 39%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 25%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #5f7255?
Warm cream and dusty coral bring out its green undertones without clashing. For a richer palette, try it against terracotta or deep navy as a small accent.
Is #5f7255 readable on white or black?
#5f7255 has a 5.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.02:1 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.