#6B8246 Hex Color
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#6b8246 is a muted olive green with a soft, earthy undertone. Its low saturation keeps it grounded, so it works well as a supporting tone or accent in outdoor, organic, and military-inspired palettes. It reads best with dark text, passing WCAG AA for small body copy at roughly 4.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #6b8246
What is #6b8246 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b8246 is rgb(107, 130, 70), in HSL hsl(83, 30%, 39%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 46%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #6b8246?
#6b8246 pairs well with warm neutrals like cream and terracotta, which bring out its earthy side. It also looks sharp against charcoal or deep navy for a more grounded, outdoorsy palette.
Is #6b8246 readable on white or black?
#6b8246 has a 4.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.90:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.