#6B7155 Hex Color
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#6b7155 is a dusty, desaturated olive with heavy grey undertones. This dark, matte shade creates a grounded, professional look for outdoor branding or organic product labels. Use this color as a supporting element rather than a primary background to avoid a muddy appearance. Always pair with crisp white text, as the hex code provides a clear 5.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #6b7155
What is #6b7155 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b7155 is rgb(107, 113, 85), in HSL hsl(73, 14%, 39%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 25%, 56%.
What colors pair best with #6b7155?
Is #6b7155 considered a warm or cool olive shade?
#6b7155 leans toward a cool, muted aesthetic because of its heavy grey undertones. While olive greens are traditionally warm, the desaturation in this specific hex code pulls it into a more neutral, balanced territory suitable for modern, professional interfaces.
Is #6b7155 readable on white or black?
#6b7155 has a 5.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.11:1 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.