#6B8F53 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty olive offers a grounded, matte appearance that avoids being overly aggressive. Because it is highly unsaturated, #6b8f53 functions best as a supporting tone in nature-focused palettes rather than a dominant base. It pairs effectively with cream or warm gray to maintain a professional look. Since it provides a 5.7:1 contrast ratio, this hex code is accessible enough for standard black body text.
Questions about #6b8f53
What is #6b8f53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b8f53 is rgb(107, 143, 83), in HSL hsl(96, 27%, 44%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 42%, 44%.
What color combinations work best with #6b8f53?
#6b8f53 functions best when paired with neutral tones like cream or warm gray to maintain a clean, professional aesthetic. Its muted, unsaturated nature prevents it from overpowering these lighter backgrounds while keeping the design cohesive and readable.
Is #6b8f53 readable on white or black?
#6b8f53 has a 3.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.67:1 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.