#609051 Hex Color
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#609051 is a muted, medium green with soft gray and earthy undertones. Its steady appearance suits sustainability, organic branding, gardening, finance, and pharmacy projects. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm cream or deep charcoal rather than a full-page background. The hex code #609051 supports readable body text with black at about a 5.6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #609051
What is #609051 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #609051 is rgb(96, 144, 81), in HSL hsl(106, 28%, 44%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 44%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #609051?
#609051 pairs well with warm cream, charcoal, and muted terracotta, which support its earthy gray undertones without competing with its quiet green character; use it as an accent or supporting tone for balanced, grounded layouts.
Does #609051 read as warm or cool?
#609051 reads as a muted, slightly warm or neutral green because its soft gray undertones temper the green while its yellow-leaning hue keeps it from feeling crisp, cool, or blue-based.
Is #609051 readable on white or black?
#609051 has a 3.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.60:1 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.