#6C7520 Hex Color
A grounded and earthy muted olive
#6c7520 is a muted, earthy olive with distinct yellow undertones. This color leans warm and grounded, making it useful for organic branding or outdoor themes where natural palettes shine. It can appear muddy in large areas, so use it as an accent rather than a dominant background. White text sits comfortably on this hex code, ensuring good readability for small UI elements or fine details.
Questions about #6c7520
What is #6c7520 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c7520 is rgb(108, 117, 32), in HSL hsl(66, 57%, 29%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 73%, 54%.
What colors pair best with #6c7520?
Use #6c7520 alongside soft creams or muted terracotta for a balanced, organic palette that highlights its natural warmth. It also creates a professional, grounded look when paired with deep charcoal for high-contrast, readable text elements.
Is #6c7520 suitable for large background areas?
Avoid using #6c7520 as a dominant background color because its muted, earthy quality can easily appear muddy or flat on large screens. It performs significantly better as a subtle accent or border color where its character adds depth without overwhelming the design.
Is #6c7520 readable on white or black?
#6c7520 has a 4.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.20:1 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.