#456944 Hex Color
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Dusty and dark, #456944 is a muted forest green with gray undertones that keep it steady rather than lively. It earns its place as a supporting tone or 60-percent base in eco and gardening brands, and it holds white body text at roughly 6.3:1 contrast. Pair it with terracotta to keep it from reading flat. The hex code #456944 suits moody, grounded layouts best.
Questions about #456944
What is #456944 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #456944 is rgb(69, 105, 68), in HSL hsl(118, 21%, 34%) and in CMYK 34%, 0%, 35%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #456944?
Warm cream and terracotta keep #456944 from going flat, and soft gold adds warmth without loud contrast. Skip bright greens nearby, since they make it look muddy.
Is #456944 readable on white or black?
#456944 has a 6.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.35:1 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.