#617001 Hex Color
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This muted olive shade carries a warm, organic character with strong earthy undertones. Because it sits on the darker side, #617001 works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full background. Pair it with crisp white text to maintain readable contrast, or use it alongside soft terracotta for a balanced, grounded palette. The hex code for this desaturated yellow-olive is #617001.
Questions about #617001
What is #617001 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #617001 is rgb(97, 112, 1), in HSL hsl(68, 98%, 22%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 99%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #617001 in a design?
#617001 balances best when paired with warm neutrals like cream or warm beige, which soften its intensity. For a more sophisticated palette, accent this muted olive with terracotta or deep charcoal to create visual depth and natural, grounded contrast.
Is #617001 readable on white or black?
#617001 has a 5.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.82:1 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.