#6B6C32 Hex Color
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#6b6c32 is a dusty, unsaturated olive with warm yellow undertones that suggest an earthy, organic quality. Because this shade is muted, it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair it with crisp white to maintain readability, as the 5.5:1 contrast ratio comfortably supports legibility. The hex code #6b6c32 brings a grounded, natural feel to outdoor branding or rustic design projects.
Questions about #6b6c32
What is #6b6c32 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b6c32 is rgb(107, 108, 50), in HSL hsl(61, 37%, 31%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 54%, 58%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6b6c32?
Does #6b6c32 work well for text on websites?
Using #6b6c32 for large headings or graphic elements is effective, but it often lacks the contrast ratio required for accessible body text. Always pair it with a darker or lighter background to ensure you meet WCAG legibility standards.
Is #6b6c32 readable on white or black?
#6b6c32 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.