#606252 Hex Color
A serious, muted olive with ashy undertones
#606252 is a dim, dusty olive with a muted, ashy quality. It feels serious and understated, making it a reliable choice for backgrounds in moody UI designs. This dark, desaturated tone pairs well with off-white text, maintaining strong accessibility standards. Use the hex code #606252 when you need a grounding, earthy neutral that avoids the harshness of pure black or grey.
Questions about #606252
What is #606252 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #606252 is rgb(96, 98, 82), in HSL hsl(68, 9%, 35%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 16%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #606252 for a balanced design?
Is #606252 a warm or cool tone?
#606252 leans slightly warm due to its olive base, but its heavy desaturation makes it read as a cool-toned, serious neutral. This duality allows it to sit comfortably alongside both warm earth tones and cooler, crisp grey palettes.
Is #606252 readable on white or black?
#606252 has a 6.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.36:1 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.