#616539 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated olive tone carries a serious and earthy mood. As a supporting color, #616539 anchors outdoor branding effectively. It risks appearing muddy as a full background, so designers often use it as a 30% accent. Because white text maintains a clear 6.1:1 contrast against the hex code #616539, it remains readable for small body type.
Questions about #616539
What is #616539 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #616539 is rgb(97, 101, 57), in HSL hsl(65, 28%, 31%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 44%, 60%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
How should I use #616539 in a color palette?
Is #616539 readable on white or black?
#616539 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.