#616D22 Hex Color

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#616d22 is a muted, warm yellow-olive with earthy green undertones and a mellow, grounded feel. Its natural character suits outdoor brands, organic packaging, military-inspired fashion, and budget-focused sale graphics. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream, charcoal, or dusty rust rather than a full-page background. White text remains readable at about 5.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #616d22.

Questions about #616d22

What is #616d22 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #616d22 is rgb(97, 109, 34), in HSL hsl(70, 52%, 28%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 69%, 57%.
Does #616d22 read as a warm or cool color?
#616d22 reads as a warm yellow-olive because its yellow base softens the green and gives it an earthy, sun-dried character, while its muted saturation keeps the warmth restrained rather than bright, tropical, or sharply lime-toned.
Which colors pair well with #616d22?
#616d22 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and dusty rust, which balance its muted olive warmth without competing for attention in packaging, apparel, and interface accents that need a grounded feel.
Is #616d22 readable on white or black?
#616d22 has a 5.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.71:1 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.