#505F38

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #505F38?

RGB(80, 95, 56), HSL(83.1, 25.8%, 29.6%), CMYK(15.8%, 0.0%, 41.1%, 62.7%).

Q: Does #505F38 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.92:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#505F38 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 80, 95, 56, in HSL 83.1°, 25.8%, 29.6%, and in CMYK 15.8%, 0.0%, 41.1%, 62.7%. The nearest named color is RAL 6011 Reseda Green.

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Color Values

HEX

#505F38

RGB

80, 95, 56

HSL

83.1, 25.8%, 29.6%

HSV

83.1, 41.1%, 37.3%

CMYK

15.8%, 0.0%, 41.1%, 62.7%

OKLCH

0.4622 0.0621 125.9

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: RAL 6011 Reseda Green

Color Psychology

Dark greens like forest and hunter green convey wealth, tradition, and prestige. They are associated with old money, ivy-league institutions, and deep woodland environments. These tones express stability and endurance, suggesting something that has stood the test of time.

Design Usage

Dark green excels in banking, insurance, and heritage brand identities where trust is paramount. It creates elegant, authoritative headers and navigation bars that feel established and dependable. Pair it with gold, cream, or light gray for a classic combination that signals reliability and quality.