#605B43 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #605b43 is a dusty yellow-olive with ashy green and brown undertones. Its serious, earthy mood suits outdoor branding, military-inspired fashion, construction materials, and nature-led packaging. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or rust, since large areas can look muddy. The hex code #605b43 supports clear white text at about 6.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #605b43
What is #605b43 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #605b43 is rgb(96, 91, 67), in HSL hsl(50, 18%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 30%, 62%.
Which colors pair well with #605b43?
#605b43 pairs well with cream, rust, and terracotta, which lift its dusty olive base without creating harsh contrast; cream keeps the palette clean, while warmer accents add energy to otherwise subdued layouts.
Does #605b43 feel warm or cool?
Its yellow and brown undertones outweigh its ashy green component, so #605b43 reads as a warm-leaning muted olive in most palettes and lighting conditions, with a grounded character that feels less crisp than a cooler green.
Is #605b43 readable on white or black?
#605b43 has a 6.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.07:1 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.