#608D74 Hex Color
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Soft and ashy, this muted green sits at a middle lightness that keeps it understated. #608d74 works best as a background or supporting tone, especially beside warm terracotta. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 5.6:1 contrast. The hex code for this shade of green is #608d74.
Questions about #608d74
What is #608d74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #608d74 is rgb(96, 141, 116), in HSL hsl(147, 19%, 46%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 18%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #608d74?
Warm, earthy hues flatter #608d74 most. terracotta and ochre bring out its green side, while charcoal text or accents give it a grounded, natural contrast. Avoid pale pastels, which wash it out.
Is #608d74 readable on white or black?
#608d74 has a 3.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.55:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.