#686347 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted olive feels grounded and somber due to its very low saturation. The hex code for this shade is #686347. It works best as a supporting background element rather than a primary color, as it can appear muddy in large applications. Pair it with crisp white text to ensure readability, as it holds strong contrast for small, legible body copy.
Questions about #686347
What is #686347 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #686347 is rgb(104, 99, 71), in HSL hsl(51, 19%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 32%, 59%.
Which color schemes complement #686347?
Is #686347 readable on white or black?
#686347 has a 6.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.46:1 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.