#608F74 Hex Color

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A dusty, desaturated green, this shade carries a matte finish that reads as stable and organic. Because of its low chroma, it functions best as a supporting background rather than a main accent. It pairs well with charcoal or terracotta. With a 5.7:1 contrast ratio against black text, the hex code #608f74 maintains excellent legibility for UI layouts.

Questions about #608f74

What is #608f74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #608f74 is rgb(96, 143, 116), in HSL hsl(146, 20%, 47%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 19%, 44%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #608f74?
#608f74 functions best when paired with neutrals to emphasize its organic quality. It looks particularly professional alongside charcoal for text contrast, or creates a balanced, earthy scheme when accented with warm terracotta tones.
Is #608f74 readable on white or black?
#608f74 has a 3.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.67:1 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.