#6B8550 Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #6b8550 is a dusty lime-olive with low saturation and a grounded mid-tone value. Its restrained character suggests growth, dependability, and natural calm without feeling bright or playful. The hex code #6b8550 works well as a supporting tone for outdoor and organic brands. It also fits sports, gaming, and military-inspired designs, but can look muddy across large flat areas.
Questions about #6b8550
What is #6b8550 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b8550 is rgb(107, 133, 80), in HSL hsl(89, 25%, 42%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 40%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #6b8550?
Pair #6b8550 with charcoal, warm cream, or muted burgundy when you need contrast without losing its earthy character across print and digital projects for branding, packaging, and interface accents that need a natural feel. Charcoal strengthens text, cream lightens the palette, and burgundy adds a controlled accent.
Is #6b8550 readable on white or black?
#6b8550 has a 4.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.09:1 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.