#638840 Hex Color
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Outdoor brands and organic packaging often reach for this muted olive green. The hex code #638840 blends lime and olive into an unsaturated, mid-dark tone that reads earthy rather than bright. It works best as a dominant base, flattered by cream or terracotta accents. Black text hits about 5.1:1 contrast on it, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #638840
What is #638840 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #638840 is rgb(99, 136, 64), in HSL hsl(91, 36%, 39%) and in CMYK 27%, 0%, 53%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #638840?
Cream, charcoal, and soft terracotta all sit comfortably next to #638840 because its low saturation keeps the palette from competing. Avoid pairing it with bright lime, which makes the olive side look muddy.
Is #638840 readable on white or black?
#638840 has a 4.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.12:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.