#616A1A Hex Color
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This muted olive tone brings a warm, organic feel to design projects. It avoids being too vivid, making it a reliable choice for outdoor branding and earthy product labels. Because of its dark depth, white text provides excellent readability against it. For the best visual balance, use #616a1a as an accent color rather than a large background field to avoid a muddy appearance.
Questions about #616a1a
What is #616a1a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #616a1a is rgb(97, 106, 26), in HSL hsl(67, 61%, 26%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 75%, 58%.
How do I best use #616a1a in a design layout?
Use #616a1a as an accent color rather than a large background field to avoid a muddy, overwhelming appearance. It creates visual balance when paired with cream or off-white tones, ensuring your text remains sharp and highly readable for users.
Does #616a1a read as a warm or cool tone?
#616a1a carries a distinct warm, earthy undertone due to its olive and yellow base pigments. This natural warmth makes it a reliable choice for outdoor branding and organic product labeling, as it evokes feelings of stability, nature, and reliability.
Is #616a1a readable on white or black?
#616a1a has a 5.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.58:1 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.