#617057 Hex Color
Muted and grounded desaturated olive green
#617057 is a muted, desaturated olive green with dusty, ashy undertones. Because it sits on the darker side of the spectrum, it functions best as a grounding neutral rather than a vibrant accent. Pair it with soft creams or warm off-whites to maintain readability. The hex code #617057 offers a reliable, earthy choice for brands focused on nature or organic products where subtlety matters more than visual impact.
Questions about #617057
What is #617057 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #617057 is rgb(97, 112, 87), in HSL hsl(96, 13%, 39%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 22%, 56%.
What colors pair best with #617057?
#617057 functions best as a grounding neutral when paired with soft creams or warm off-whites. For contrast, try accenting it with muted terracotta or soft dusty rose to lift the ashy undertones without overpowering the design.
Is #617057 readable on white or black?
#617057 has a 5.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.96:1 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.