#6A7A5A Hex Color
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This is not a vivid green. #6a7a5a is a dusty olive with gray undertones, matte and very unsaturated. It reads earthy rather than fresh, which suits outdoor brands, military palettes, and organic packaging. Its best role is as a supporting tone; at large sizes it can turn muddy. White text clears AA contrast over it at about 4.6:1. The hex code #6a7a5a pairs well with terracotta and cream.
Questions about #6a7a5a
What is #6a7a5a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a7a5a is rgb(106, 122, 90), in HSL hsl(90, 15%, 42%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 26%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #6a7a5a?
Warm earth tones like terracotta and cream bring out its olive side, while charcoal grounds it for a utilitarian palette. Avoid placing it next to bright greens, which make the gray in it read dull.
Is #6a7a5a readable on white or black?
#6a7a5a has a 4.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.54:1 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.