#6B8F71 Hex Color
Dusty sage green with calm matte tones
#6b8f71 is a dusty, unsaturated sage green with a distinct matte quality. It functions best as a supporting tone in organic palettes, avoiding the clinical feel of brighter greens. Because it provides solid contrast for black text at a 5.8:1 ratio, it works well as a reliable background in UI design. The hex code for this muted green is #6b8f71.
Questions about #6b8f71
What is #6b8f71 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b8f71 is rgb(107, 143, 113), in HSL hsl(130, 14%, 49%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 21%, 44%.
What colors pair well with the muted tone of #6b8f71?
#6b8f71 pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or soft off-whites to enhance its organic, matte quality. Using it alongside warm neutrals creates a balanced, grounded palette that avoids the harshness found in more vibrant or saturated greens.
Is #6b8f71 readable on white or black?
#6b8f71 has a 3.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.79:1 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.