#68572F Hex Color
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This dark, dusty olive sits on the warmer side of the spectrum with a heavy, muted yellow undertone. The hex code for this shade is #68572f. It functions best as an earthy accent or a moody, textured background rather than for large blocks of copy. Pair it with soft cream to avoid a muddy look. White text provides high contrast, ensuring accessible typography.
Questions about #68572f
What is #68572f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #68572f is rgb(104, 87, 47), in HSL hsl(42, 38%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 55%, 59%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with the dusty olive of #68572f?
This olive shade thrives when paired with soft, creamy off-whites to prevent a muddy appearance, or grounded with a deep charcoal for high contrast. You can also introduce warmth using muted terracotta or dusty rose accents for a balanced palette.
Is #68572f readable on white or black?
#68572f has a 7.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.99:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.