#6A8567 Hex Color

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#6a8567 is a muted, ashy green with gray undertones and very little saturation. It sits at mid-lightness, so black text on it clears WCAG AA at about 5.2:1. Best used as a supporting tone or background in eco, gardening, or finance work, it flatters deep burgundy and warm cream more than plain white.

Questions about #6a8567

What is #6a8567 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a8567 is rgb(106, 133, 103), in HSL hsl(114, 13%, 46%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 23%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #6a8567?
Deep burgundy, warm cream, and charcoal all flatter #6a8567. Its gray undertone keeps pairings grounded, while bright greens tend to make it look muddy by comparison.
Is #6a8567 readable on white or black?
#6a8567 has a 4.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.16:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.