#6C8D44 Hex Color
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With its muted saturation and medium-dark lightness, #6c8d44 is a grounded yellow-green with lime character and earthy olive undertones. The hex code #6c8d44 suits nature, organic, outdoor, and military-inspired branding, especially as a supporting tone beside cream or charcoal. Black text reaches about 5.5:1 contrast, making it suitable behind small body text.
Questions about #6c8d44
What is #6c8d44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c8d44 is rgb(108, 141, 68), in HSL hsl(87, 35%, 41%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 52%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #6c8d44?
#6c8d44 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and warm neutrals that balance its muted yellow-green character while preserving its earthy olive undertones across natural brand palettes, interfaces, packaging, and outdoor-themed layouts.
Does #6c8d44 feel warm or cool?
#6c8d44 reads as a muted warm yellow-green because its lime character is softened by earthy olive undertones, giving designs a grounded, natural mood rather than a bright or tropical accent.
Is #6c8d44 readable on white or black?
#6c8d44 has a 3.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.53:1 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.