#686E4A Hex Color
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#686e4a is a dark, dusty yellow-green with low saturation and a matte, ashy finish. Its warm olive undertones suggest nature, tradition, and practical restraint, making it useful for outdoor, military, organic, and budget-focused branding. Pair it with cream or rust as a supporting tone. White text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #686e4a.
Questions about #686e4a
What is #686e4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #686e4a is rgb(104, 110, 74), in HSL hsl(70, 20%, 36%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 33%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #686e4a?
Pair #686e4a with cream for soft natural contrast, or use rust and terracotta accents to emphasize its warm olive character in outdoor, organic, and heritage-inspired palettes without making the base shade feel bright or loud.
Is #686e4a warm or cool?
#686e4a reads as a warm, muted yellow-green because its olive undertone leans yellow rather than blue. Its low saturation and matte quality keep that warmth restrained, giving layouts a practical, natural, and quietly traditional mood.
Is #686e4a readable on white or black?
#686e4a has a 5.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.91:1 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.