#697A3D Hex Color
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The hex code #697a3d is an unsaturated lime-olive shade with a muted, earthy character and balanced yellow-green undertones. Its medium-dark value suggests growth, resilience, and dependability without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone for outdoor, organic, gaming, or military-inspired designs, pairing it with charcoal or warm cream. White text reaches about 4.7:1 contrast here, suitable for small body text under WCAG AA.
Questions about #697a3d
What is #697a3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #697a3d is rgb(105, 122, 61), in HSL hsl(77, 33%, 36%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 50%, 52%.
Which colors pair well with #697a3d in a design palette?
The hex color #697a3d pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, dusty rose, and deep navy because its muted yellow-green base benefits from both grounded neutrals and restrained contrast. Use charcoal for structure and cream when the palette needs more warmth.
Is #697a3d readable on white or black?
#697a3d has a 4.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.45:1 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.