#695E3E Hex Color
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A dark, muted olive with a dusty yellow undertone, #695e3e reads earthy and subdued rather than fresh. That low saturation makes it a steady supporting tone in nature, outdoor, and military-inspired palettes, though it can turn muddy across large surfaces. It looks richer next to deep plum or dusty blue than beside plain white. The hex code #695e3e carries enough contrast for white body text.
Questions about #695e3e
What is #695e3e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #695e3e is rgb(105, 94, 62), in HSL hsl(45, 26%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 41%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #695e3e?
Muted olive like #695e3e pairs well with deep plum, dusty blue, and warm terracotta, which lift its dullness without clashing. Avoid pairing it with bright saturated colors, which make it look muddy.
Is #695e3e a warm or cool color?
#695e3e reads warm. Its yellow undertone and low saturation give it an earthy, dried-grass feel rather than the cooler cast of green olives with more green in the mix.
Can white text be read on #695e3e?
Yes. White text on #695e3e reaches about 6.4:1 contrast, which clears the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1 for normal body text. Dark text on this shade falls short, so stick with light type.
Is #695e3e readable on white or black?
#695e3e has a 6.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.27:1 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.