#616538 Hex Color
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Dark, muted, and warm, #616538 is a dusty yellow-green with gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, earthy mood suited to military, construction, outdoor, and organic branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or rust, since large areas can look muddy. White text reaches about a 6.1:1 contrast ratio against this hex code.
Questions about #616538
What is #616538 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #616538 is rgb(97, 101, 56), in HSL hsl(65, 29%, 31%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 45%, 60%.
What colors pair well with #616538?
#616538 pairs well with cream, terracotta, and charcoal, which balance its muted yellow-green character while keeping the palette grounded; cream adds lightness, terracotta adds warmth, and charcoal supports a serious, restrained look.
Does #616538 look warm or cool?
#616538 reads as warm overall because its yellow-green base leans toward yellow, while gray undertones soften that warmth and keep it from feeling bright, fresh, or strongly saturated in use. This balance gives it a weathered, serious mood.
Is #616538 readable on white or black?
#616538 has a 6.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.42:1 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.