#6A966C Hex Color
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This dusty, muted green feels grounded and understated. Because of its low saturation, #6a966c works best as a supporting tone or background element rather than a bright accent. It pairs nicely with warm cream or slate grays, avoiding the muddy look it can take on next to pure black. The hex code is #6a966c, and it offers enough contrast for readable black text in UI designs.
Questions about #6a966c
What is #6a966c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a966c is rgb(106, 150, 108), in HSL hsl(123, 17%, 50%) and in CMYK 29%, 0%, 28%, 41%.
How does #6a966c behave in design layouts?
This muted green excels as a background color because it provides a calming, unobtrusive canvas that remains legible when paired with dark text. It avoids the harshness of pure green, making it ideal for branding that prioritizes wellness or organic materials.
What colors pair well with #6a966c?
You can achieve a balanced, professional look by pairing #6a966c with warm cream or muted slate gray tones. Avoid placing it against pure black, as the low saturation in the green can make the transition look muddy rather than intentional.
Is #6a966c readable on white or black?
#6a966c has a 3.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.19:1 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.