#689B38 Hex Color
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Not a neon highlighter green or a pale pastel, this lime leans earthy and grounded. The hex code #689b38 is fairly saturated but dark enough to feel natural, which suits sports branding, gaming, and outdoor palettes. It works best as a supporting tone with charcoal or cream, and black text passes AA contrast on it.
Questions about #689b38
What is #689b38 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #689b38 is rgb(104, 155, 56), in HSL hsl(91, 47%, 41%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 64%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #689b38?
Charcoal, cream, and terracotta all flatter #689b38, since its earthy saturation welcomes warm and dark neighbors. Avoid pale neutrals like soft gray, which can wash the green out.
Can body text sit on #689b38?
Yes, black text on #689b38 reaches about 6.3:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for small body text. White text falls short of that threshold, so favor dark type on this background.
Is #689b38 readable on white or black?
#689b38 has a 3.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.33:1 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.