#605D07 Hex Color
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Dark olive with a muted yellow undertone. #605d07 reads earthy and serious, working best as a dominant base or supporting tone rather than a bright accent. White text passes AA on it at roughly 6.8:1 contrast, so it handles body copy well. It flatters terracotta and cream, and suits outdoor branding and moody layouts alongside similar brown shades.
Questions about #605d07
What is #605d07 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #605d07 is rgb(96, 93, 7), in HSL hsl(58, 86%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 93%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #605d07?
Terracotta, cream, and muted gold pair well with #605d07 because they lift its darkness while staying inside its warm, earthy range. Bright blues and pure white backgrounds tend to make it read muddy.
Is #605d07 a warm or cool color?
#605d07 reads warm. Its yellow undertone gives it a mellow, sun-baked feel despite the low lightness, so it sits naturally beside browns, creams, and other earth tones rather than cool grays.
Is #605d07 readable on white or black?
#605d07 has a 6.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.06:1 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.