#6C7729 Hex Color
An organic and grounded muted olive
This muted yellow-olive reads as organic and grounded. Because of its desaturated character, #6c7729 works best as an accent for outdoor branding rather than a dominant background. White text sits clearly on this shade with a 4.9:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this olive tone is #6c7729. It pairs well with crisp off-whites to balance its slightly muddy undertones.
Questions about #6c7729
What is #6c7729 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c7729 is rgb(108, 119, 41), in HSL hsl(68, 49%, 31%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 66%, 53%.
What colors pair well with the olive tone #6c7729?
#6c7729 pairs best with crisp off-whites and creamy neutrals to balance its inherent muddiness. For a sophisticated contrast, introduce dark charcoal or deep navy elements, which help ground the muted yellow-olive and provide necessary visual hierarchy.
Is #6c7729 suitable for text on a white background?
Using #6c7729 for body text requires caution because it may not meet strict accessibility standards on light backgrounds. It performs best as an accent or graphic element, whereas high-contrast colors like black or deep espresso should be used for readable text.
Is #6c7729 readable on white or black?
#6c7729 has a 4.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.30:1 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.