#6A8D73 Hex Color
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The hex code #6a8d73 is a muted, dusty green with ashy gray undertones and a matte finish. Its low saturation creates a restrained sense of calm, safety, and stability. It works well as a supporting tone in sustainability, pharmacy, finance, or gardening designs, while black text has about a 5.7:1 contrast ratio for readable body copy.
Questions about #6a8d73
What is #6a8d73 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a8d73 is rgb(106, 141, 115), in HSL hsl(135, 14%, 48%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 18%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #6a8d73?
Pair #6a8d73 with charcoal for grounded contrast, warm cream for breathing room, or muted terracotta for a restrained earthy accent without making the palette feel loud or overly rustic. These combinations suit sustainability, gardening, and natural product branding.
Is #6a8d73 readable on white or black?
#6a8d73 has a 3.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.67:1 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.