#657E4A Hex Color
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#657e4a is a muted olive with a dusty, matte finish. Its low saturation keeps it grounded, which makes it a strong supporting tone in a 60/30/10 palette rather than the star. Pair it with warm cream or charcoal, and save brighter accents for elsewhere. It suits outdoor brands, organic packaging, and nature layouts. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 4.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #657e4a
What is #657e4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #657e4a is rgb(101, 126, 74), in HSL hsl(89, 26%, 39%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 41%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #657e4a?
Warm cream and charcoal keep its muted character intact, while a soft terracotta accent adds contrast without clashing. Skip bright neons, since they overpower this shade's low saturation.
Is #657e4a readable on white or black?
#657e4a has a 4.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.63:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.