#6B7A1A Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #6b7a1a blends yellow and green with earthy brown undertones. Its restrained saturation suggests nature, resilience, and practical optimism, making it useful for outdoor, organic, military, and budget-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or cream rather than a full-page background. White text remains readable for small body copy at about 4.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #6b7a1a.
Questions about #6b7a1a
What is #6b7a1a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b7a1a is rgb(107, 122, 26), in HSL hsl(69, 65%, 29%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 79%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #6b7a1a?
The #6b7a1a hex color pairs well with cream, charcoal, and muted terracotta, which balance its earthy yellow-green base; use cream for softness, charcoal for structure, and terracotta for a warmer natural palette.
Is #6b7a1a a warm or cool color?
#6b7a1a reads as a warm yellow-green because its yellow component and earthy brown undertones outweigh the cooler effect of green, giving it a practical, natural mood rather than a crisp, fresh character.
Is #6b7a1a readable on white or black?
#6b7a1a has a 4.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.42:1 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.