#6C5A2D Hex Color
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This dark, unsaturated olive is an earthy tone with strong, dusty yellow undertones. Because it feels moody and serious, #6c5a2d functions best as a supporting texture or a background for outdoor branding. While white text provides sufficient contrast for readability, use this color sparingly to avoid a muddy appearance. The hex code for this muted shade is #6c5a2d.
Questions about #6c5a2d
What is #6c5a2d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c5a2d is rgb(108, 90, 45), in HSL hsl(43, 41%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 58%, 58%.
What colors pair well with the dark olive #6c5a2d?
Is #6c5a2d suitable for text on a white background?
While #6c5a2d offers decent contrast against bright white, it is safest used as a bold, readable header or accent element rather than fine body text. Always verify specific contrast ratios if you intend to use this shade for critical interface legibility.
Is #6c5a2d readable on white or black?
#6c5a2d has a 6.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.13:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.