#6B6E3E Hex Color
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#6b6e3e is an ashy, dusty yellow-olive with very low saturation and a warm, mellow presence. Its earthy restraint suggests resilience, tradition, and practical optimism. Use it as a supporting tone in outdoor, organic, construction, or budget-focused branding, pairing it with charcoal or cream. White text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #6b6e3e.
Questions about #6b6e3e
What is #6b6e3e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b6e3e is rgb(107, 110, 62), in HSL hsl(64, 28%, 34%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 44%, 57%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6b6e3e?
The warm, muted yellow-olive character of #6b6e3e pairs well with charcoal, cream, rust, and faded denim blue, creating contrast while preserving its practical, earthy mood across brand palettes and product layouts. Use charcoal for structure and cream for softer contrast.
Is #6b6e3e readable on white or black?
#6b6e3e has a 5.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.92:1 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.