#6B8831 Hex Color
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#6b8831 is a muted lime-green with earthy yellow undertones and moderate darkness. Its softened saturation suggests growth, resilience, and a grounded connection to nature. Use it as a supporting tone in outdoor, organic, military, or sports branding, pairing it with charcoal or warm cream. Black text achieves about 5.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #6b8831.
Questions about #6b8831
What is #6b8831 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b8831 is rgb(107, 136, 49), in HSL hsl(80, 47%, 36%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 64%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #6b8831?
#6b8831 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted terracotta, balancing its earthy yellow-green base without competing with its softened saturation. Use charcoal for structure, cream for a lighter natural feel, and terracotta for warmer contrast.
Does #6b8831 read warm or cool?
#6b8831 reads as a warm-leaning green because its muted lime base carries noticeable yellow undertones. That warmth gives it a grounded, natural character, making it more at home beside cream, brown, or charcoal than icy blue-gray neutrals.
Is #6b8831 readable on white or black?
#6b8831 has a 4.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.19:1 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.