#688C5B Hex Color
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Muted and earthy, #688c5b blends a dusty green base with subtle olive and lime undertones. Its matte, unsaturated character suggests stability and natural growth without demanding attention. Use the hex code #688c5b as a supporting tone in sustainability, gardening, pharmacy, or outdoor branding. Pair it with warm cream or dark navy. Black text has about 5.5:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #688c5b
What is #688c5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #688c5b is rgb(104, 140, 91), in HSL hsl(104, 21%, 45%) and in CMYK 26%, 0%, 35%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #688c5b?
For a grounded palette, pair #688c5b with warm cream, dark navy, or muted terracotta; cream softens its earthy base, navy adds contrast, and terracotta reinforces its natural warmth without making the green feel overly bright.
Is #688c5b a warm or cool green?
It reads as a slightly warm, muted green because olive and yellow-lime undertones pull it away from blue-green coolness; its low saturation keeps the result calm rather than sunny or vivid.
Is #688c5b readable on white or black?
#688c5b has a 3.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.49:1 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.