#6B705C Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #6b705c is a dark yellow-olive with gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a grounded mood suited to outdoor branding, organic products, military-inspired layouts, and budget-focused designs. Use the hex code #6b705c as a supporting tone with cream or rust, and pair it with white text for accessible body copy.
Questions about #6b705c
What is #6b705c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b705c is rgb(107, 112, 92), in HSL hsl(75, 10%, 40%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 18%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #6b705c in a palette?
#6b705c pairs well with cream for a soft, natural palette, while terracotta adds warm contrast and charcoal creates a stronger, restrained combination. Keep the muted olive as a supporting tone when brighter accents need attention.
Is #6b705c warm or cool?
#6b705c reads as a subdued warm olive because its yellow bias offsets the gray undertones, while its low saturation keeps the result balanced and earthy rather than distinctly warm overall. It suits organic layouts that need a steady mood without vivid color.
Is #6b705c readable on white or black?
#6b705c has a 5.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.09:1 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.