#605E1B Hex Color

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Dark and muted, #605e1b is a warm yellow-green with earthy olive undertones. Its low saturation gives branding, outdoor packaging, and moody interfaces a serious, traditional feel. Use this hex code as a supporting tone with cream, rust, or charcoal. White text provides about a 6.7:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.

Questions about #605e1b

What is #605e1b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #605e1b is rgb(96, 94, 27), in HSL hsl(58, 56%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 72%, 62%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #605e1b?
#605e1b pairs well with cream, rust, and charcoal, which balance its muted yellow-green base with lightness, warmth, or depth. Use cream for a softer look, rust for earthy contrast, and charcoal for a restrained, traditional palette.
Is #605e1b readable on white or black?
#605e1b has a 6.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.11:1 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.