#6B7B47 Hex Color
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This unsaturated olive green feels grounded and organic. Because of its dusty, ashy undertones, #6b7b47 works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal or soft cream. The hex code for this earthy shade is #6b7b47, which provides enough contrast to keep small white text legible in UI designs.
Questions about #6b7b47
What is #6b7b47 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b7b47 is rgb(107, 123, 71), in HSL hsl(78, 27%, 38%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 42%, 52%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #6b7b47 in design?
This unsaturated olive benefits from high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or soft off-whites like cream to maintain visual balance. For a more sophisticated palette, try blending it with earthy browns or muted, dusty blues to emphasize its organic quality.
Is #6b7b47 suitable for text on a white background?
While #6b7b47 is dark enough to be readable against white, it may fail standard accessibility requirements for small body text depending on your specific font weight. It works most reliably as a secondary text color or for large, bold headings rather than fine print.
Is #6b7b47 readable on white or black?
#6b7b47 has a 4.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.54:1 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.