#679B6F Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #679b6f is a dusty green with gray undertones and low saturation. The hex code suits supporting backgrounds, sustainability branding, pharmacy interfaces, and organic layouts without demanding attention. Use it as a steady secondary tone beside warm cream or charcoal. Black text has about a 6.5:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #679b6f
What is #679b6f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #679b6f is rgb(103, 155, 111), in HSL hsl(129, 21%, 51%) and in CMYK 34%, 0%, 28%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #679b6f?
Warm cream and charcoal pair well with #679b6f, balancing its dusty green cast with gentle warmth and strong definition; muted terracotta adds an earthy accent while preserving the palette’s calm, low-saturation character.
Where does #679b6f work best?
Use #679b6f for supporting backgrounds, sustainability branding, pharmacy interfaces, and organic layouts where a matte, low-saturation green should feel steady rather than attention-seeking, especially beside warm cream or charcoal tones.
Does #679b6f read as warm or cool?
#679b6f reads as a cool-leaning muted green because its gray undertones reduce yellow warmth, though pairing it with warm cream or terracotta can make the overall palette feel more natural and inviting.
Is #679b6f readable on white or black?
#679b6f has a 3.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.49:1 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.