#6C7454 Hex Color
A grounded and earthy ashy olive
This dark, ashy olive functions best as a grounding neutral rather than a vibrant accent. The muted yellow undertones provide an earthy, understated quality that pairs effectively with cream or warm gray. Because of its low chroma, #6c7454 works well for background panels or muted UI elements. It meets WCAG standards for white text, ensuring readability in small, dense blocks of copy.
Questions about #6c7454
What is #6c7454 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c7454 is rgb(108, 116, 84), in HSL hsl(75, 16%, 39%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 28%, 55%.
What colors pair well with 6c7454?
Is #6c7454 a warm or cool color?
The #6c7454 hex color leans warm due to its distinct yellow undertones, though its low chroma keeps it feeling muted rather than vibrant. This specific balance allows it to sit comfortably alongside both warm and cool neutrals without clashing.
Is #6c7454 readable on white or black?
#6c7454 has a 4.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.26:1 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.