#6A795D Hex Color
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This muted, ashy olive functions as a grounded, organic base for brands focused on nature or tradition. Because it is highly unsaturated, it pairs best with cream or warm whites to avoid looking muddy. The hex code #6a795d meets WCAG AA standards for body text when paired with white, making it a reliable choice for readable, earthy UI backgrounds.
Questions about #6a795d
What is #6a795d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a795d is rgb(106, 121, 93), in HSL hsl(92, 13%, 42%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 23%, 53%.
Which colors pair best with #6a795d?
Because #6a795d is highly unsaturated, it pairs best with cream or warm whites to avoid appearing muddy. For high-contrast accents, consider incorporating a deep charcoal or a muted terracotta to introduce warmth without overwhelming the organic tone of the palette.
Is #6a795d readable on white or black?
#6a795d has a 4.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.50:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.