#688402 Hex Color
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A muted, olive-leaning lime. #688402 reads earthy rather than bright, so it works best as a supporting tone or accent in nature, sports, and gaming palettes. Black text passes on this hex code at roughly 4.9:1 contrast, enough for small body text. It flatters warm creams and charcoal; browse other shades of green for close relatives.
Questions about #688402
What is #688402 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #688402 is rgb(104, 132, 2), in HSL hsl(73, 97%, 26%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 98%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #688402?
#688402 pairs well with warm creams, charcoal, and terracotta. The olive undertone keeps it grounded, so avoid pairing it with bright neons that make it look muddy. Cream backgrounds bring out its warmth.
Is #688402 a warm or cool green?
#688402 reads warm. Its yellow-heavy base pulls it toward olive, giving it an earthy feel rather than the crisp coolness of mint or teal greens.
Is #688402 readable on white or black?
#688402 has a 4.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.88:1 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.