#688667 Hex Color
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Fern green is a muted, grayed green with soft blue undertones. The hex code #688667 sits at a mid lightness, so it reads calm and understated rather than lively. It works well as a supporting tone behind earthy palettes, especially in gardening, finance, and eco branding. Pair it with warm terracotta or cream to keep the gray undertones from flattening the design.
Questions about #688667
What is #688667 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #688667 is rgb(104, 134, 103), in HSL hsl(118, 13%, 46%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 23%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #688667?
Terracotta, cream, and charcoal all read well against #688667, since its gray undertones flatter both warm and neutral accents. Dusty pinks and muted golds also work for a softer palette.
Is #688667 readable on white or black?
#688667 has a 4.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.19:1 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.