#6C8454 Hex Color
A dusty olive with grounded calm
Muted and matte, #6c8454 is a dusty lime-olive with ashy undertones and low saturation. Its subdued lightness suggests steadiness, nature, and understated growth rather than bright energy. The hex code #6c8454 works well as a supporting tone for outdoor, organic, military, or sports branding. Black text reaches about 5.1:1 contrast, making it suitable behind small body copy.
Questions about #6c8454
What is #6c8454 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c8454 is rgb(108, 132, 84), in HSL hsl(90, 22%, 42%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 36%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #6c8454 in a design palette?
#6c8454 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, muted terracotta, and dusty navy, giving its gray-green base contrast while preserving an earthy, restrained feel across packaging, outdoor branding, and interface accents.
What mood does #6c8454 bring to branding?
#6c8454 brings a grounded, dependable mood because its low saturation and moderate lightness soften the green-yellow hue; it suits nature themes, organic products, outdoor gear, and supporting brand elements more than high-energy focal graphics.
Is #6c8454 readable on white or black?
#6c8454 has a 4.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.06:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.