#60996A Hex Color
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This muted, dusty green lands somewhere between a sage and a forest tone. Because it is highly unsaturated, #60996a works effectively as a stable background or a supporting element in organic design systems. It pairs well with warm, creamy neutrals to avoid looking drab. Because black text offers a 6.3:1 contrast ratio against this hex code, it remains legible even for small, body-copy applications.
Questions about #60996a
What is #60996a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #60996a is rgb(96, 153, 106), in HSL hsl(131, 23%, 49%) and in CMYK 37%, 0%, 31%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #60996a?
Is #60996a suitable for body text or small UI elements?
Yes, #60996a is highly effective for smaller applications because it maintains a strong 6.3:1 contrast ratio against standard black text. Its high level of saturation ensures it remains readable while providing a softer visual alternative to harsh, pure greens.
Is #60996a readable on white or black?
#60996a has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.26:1 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.