#695C09 Hex Color
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This deep, unsaturated olive provides a serious and moody foundation for organic branding or outdoor design. Because it is quite dark, use it as a 60% base color rather than an accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with burnt orange or slate blue. The hex code for this grounded, earthy shade is #695c09. It maintains high readability with white text, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds.
Questions about #695c09
What is #695c09 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #695c09 is rgb(105, 92, 9), in HSL hsl(52, 84%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 91%, 59%.
What colors pair best with #695c09?
This deep olive thrives when contrasted against high-energy warm tones or cool, muted blues. Try pairing it with burnt orange for a balanced organic look, or use slate blue to highlight its undertones in modern interface design.
Is #695c09 readable on white or black?
#695c09 has a 6.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.13:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.