#688732 Hex Color
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This muted, earthy green sits between lime and olive. With its unsaturated profile, #688732 feels grounded and dependable. It functions best as an accent color rather than a large background, which often reads as muddy. Pair it with dark charcoal for a sharp, modern palette. It offers strong accessibility, with black text meeting a 5.1:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this color is #688732.
Questions about #688732
What is #688732 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #688732 is rgb(104, 135, 50), in HSL hsl(82, 46%, 36%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 63%, 47%.
What colors pair best with #688732 for a modern look?
Deep charcoal or dark slate greys provide the necessary contrast to make #688732 pop without feeling muddy. You can also pair it with warm, off-white neutrals to ground the green and maintain a clean, professional visual balance.
Is #688732 a good choice for text on websites?
While #688732 works well as an accent or icon color, it is generally too unsaturated to serve as body text. Always pair it with high-contrast elements to ensure readability standards are met for all users.
Is #688732 readable on white or black?
#688732 has a 4.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.10:1 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.