#686C58 Hex Color
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Nowhere near a vivid green, #686c58 is a dark olive that leans almost grey. Its low saturation and muted depth give it a dusty, matte feel suited to outdoor, military, and organic branding. Treat it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base, since large areas can read muddy. White text passes AA contrast behind this hex code.
Questions about #686c58
What is #686c58 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #686c58 is rgb(104, 108, 88), in HSL hsl(72, 10%, 38%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 19%, 58%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #686c58?
Warm creams and soft terracotta bring out its yellow undertone, while charcoal keeps the palette grounded. Pale pastels tend to wash it out.
Is #686c58 readable on white or black?
#686c58 has a 5.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.87:1 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.