#6B7A69 Hex Color
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#6b7a69 is a dusty, desaturated olive green with strong grey undertones. Because it sits on the cooler side of neutral, it functions best as a supporting background rather than a bold highlight. This muted shade pairs well with soft creams or warm terracotta for an organic, grounded aesthetic. The hex code for this matte green is #6b7a69, which provides sufficient contrast for standard black text.
Questions about #6b7a69
What is #6b7a69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b7a69 is rgb(107, 122, 105), in HSL hsl(113, 7%, 45%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 14%, 52%.
What design aesthetic works best with #6b7a69?
The #6b7a69 shade excels in organic or grounded design aesthetics because of its desaturated, matte quality. It creates a professional, quiet atmosphere when used as a background or supporting color, especially alongside soft creams or muted terracotta accents.
Is #6b7a69 considered a warm or cool green?
While olive greens often lean warm, #6b7a69 functions as a cool-toned neutral due to its significant grey undertones. This makes it a reliable choice for digital interfaces where you need to avoid the yellow-heavy saturation of brighter greens while maintaining a natural feel.
Is #6b7a69 readable on white or black?
#6b7a69 has a 4.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.61:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.