#6B6C30 Hex Color
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Muted and earthy, #6b6c30 sits between mustard yellow and desaturated olive. This warm tone works best as a secondary accent rather than a full background, as it can appear muddy in large areas. It pairs surprisingly well with dusty rose or cool slate blues to soften its industrial feel. The hex code for this organic shade is #6b6c30, which maintains strong accessibility with white text overlays.
Questions about #6b6c30
What is #6b6c30 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b6c30 is rgb(107, 108, 48), in HSL hsl(61, 38%, 31%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 56%, 58%.
What colors complement #6b6c30 in a design palette?
This tone pairs beautifully with dusty rose or cool slate blue to balance its industrial warmth. Using it alongside lighter, neutral tones prevents the shade from appearing too muddy or overwhelming in your final composition.
Is #6b6c30 effective as a background color?
While #6b6c30 holds strong accessibility with white text, it often functions better as a deliberate secondary accent rather than a full-page background. Applying it sparingly keeps designs feeling intentional rather than unintentionally dark or heavy.
Is #6b6c30 readable on white or black?
#6b6c30 has a 5.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.81:1 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 only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.