#616C55 Hex Color
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Muted olive with a gray undertone, #616c55 reads dark, dusty, and calm. Its very low saturation keeps it from stealing attention, so it works best as a supporting tone behind brighter greens or warm creams. Outdoor and organic brands put shades like this to steady use. The hex code #616c55 is dark enough for white body text, with contrast near 5.5:1.
Questions about #616c55
What is #616c55 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #616c55 is rgb(97, 108, 85), in HSL hsl(89, 12%, 38%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 21%, 58%.
What colors pair well with #616c55?
Cream, dusty coral, and warm tan all sit comfortably beside #616c55. Its low saturation means brighter accents stand out against it without clashing.
Does #616c55 read warm or cool?
It leans warm, with yellow undertones in its olive base. The heavy gray keeps that warmth muted and earthy rather than bright.
Is #616c55 readable on white or black?
#616c55 has a 5.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.78:1 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.