#6A7D33 Hex Color

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This muted olive green has a desaturated, organic quality. It functions best as an accent color for outdoor brands or sports apparel. Because it offers a 4.6:1 contrast ratio, black text remains highly legible against this shade. The hex code for this color is #6a7d33. Avoid using it as a dominant background color, as it can appear muddy in large applications.

Questions about #6a7d33

What is #6a7d33 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a7d33 is rgb(106, 125, 51), in HSL hsl(75, 42%, 35%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 59%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #6a7d33?
Use #6a7d33 alongside neutral tones like charcoal or warm creams to balance its muted, earthy intensity. For higher contrast, this olive pairs effectively with deep navy or muted terracotta, which helps ground the color's organic, desaturated undertones.
Is #6a7d33 suitable for website background text?
Avoid using #6a7d33 as a dominant background color because it often appears muddy or overwhelming in large spaces. It performs much better as an accent for buttons, icons, or borders where its unique character can stand out without compromising legibility.
Is #6a7d33 readable on white or black?
#6a7d33 has a 4.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.59:1 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.