#6C8D7C Hex Color
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#6c8d7c is a muted, matte green with ashy gray undertones and low saturation. Its restrained character suggests calm, safety, and stability without feeling clinical. Use it as a supporting tone for organic brands, finance interfaces, pharmacy graphics, or gardening content. As a background, it can feel slightly muddy at large scale, so pair it with black text for about 5.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #6c8d7c
What is #6c8d7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6c8d7c is rgb(108, 141, 124), in HSL hsl(149, 13%, 49%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 12%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #6c8d7c?
The best pairings for #6c8d7c are charcoal for readable text, warm cream for contrast, and muted terracotta for a natural accent. This combination keeps the palette grounded while adding warmth without overpowering the green.
Is #6c8d7c suitable for text?
Yes, black text on #6c8d7c reaches about 5.7:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for normal body text. It is a practical choice for readable labels and paragraphs, while white text needs separate checking.
Is #6c8d7c readable on white or black?
#6c8d7c has a 3.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.73:1 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.