#6B8C58 Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #6b8c58 blends dusty lime with olive-gray undertones. Its low saturation gives layouts a grounded, understated feel suited to nature brands, outdoor gear, organic packaging, and supporting UI surfaces. Use the hex code #6b8c58 as a dominant background with black text, which reaches about 5.5:1 contrast for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #6b8c58
What is #6b8c58 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b8c58 is rgb(107, 140, 88), in HSL hsl(98, 23%, 45%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 37%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #6b8c58?
#6b8c58 pairs well with warm neutrals, charcoal, cream, and muted terracotta, while dusty blue or deep navy adds cooler contrast without overpowering its olive-gray base, making it easy to build grounded palettes with earthy warmth or restrained depth.
Is #6b8c58 warm or cool?
#6b8c58 reads as a muted, slightly warm green because its dusty lime component softens the cooler olive-gray undertone, creating a balanced natural appearance rather than a bright spring green or a strongly blue forest green.
Is #6b8c58 readable on white or black?
#6b8c58 has a 3.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.51:1 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.