#6C6D2D Hex Color
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#6c6d2d is an unsaturated, warm olive yellow with mellow depth and earthy undertones. Its muted lightness suggests resilience, tradition, and practical optimism, fitting outdoor, organic, military, or budget-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or charcoal, rather than a broad interface background. The hex code #6c6d2d also supports white body text at about 5.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #6c6d2d
What is #6c6d2d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c6d2d is rgb(108, 109, 45), in HSL hsl(61, 42%, 30%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 59%, 57%.
Which colors pair well with #6c6d2d?
Pair #6c6d2d with cream, charcoal, or muted terracotta for grounded contrast that keeps its yellow-olive warmth visible without making the palette feel bright. Cream softens it, while charcoal gives the shade stronger definition in print, packaging, and interface accents.
Is #6c6d2d readable on white or black?
#6c6d2d has a 5.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.86:1 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.