#6C7733 Hex Color
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#6c7733 is a muted, earthy olive with a strong yellow undertone. It feels organic and grounded, making it ideal for outdoor branding or sustainable product design. This tone works best as a secondary accent color rather than a dominant background, as it can feel heavy in large areas. Pair it with soft cream or warm white for legibility. The hex code is #6c7733.
Questions about #6c7733
What is #6c7733 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c7733 is rgb(108, 119, 51), in HSL hsl(70, 40%, 33%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 57%, 53%.
How should #6c7733 be used in interface design?
Use #6c7733 primarily as a secondary accent color because its deep, earthy yellow-olive tone can overwhelm larger layouts if applied as a background. Pair it with soft, warm whites or a light cream to maintain readability and balance.
Does #6c7733 work well with other nature-inspired colors?
It pairs beautifully with natural, muted palettes, especially when combined with a terracotta for contrast or a soft sage for a monochromatic, nature-focused scheme. These pairings lean into the organic, sustainable mood created by the yellow undertone.
Is #6c7733 readable on white or black?
#6c7733 has a 4.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.32:1 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.