#6D5208 Hex Color
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This dark, unsaturated olive carries a muddy, historic quality that feels grounded and serious. Because of its low lightness, #6d5208 works best as a textured accent rather than a full-page background. Pair it with cream or soft teal to lift its heavy tone. Its hex code is #6d5208, and white text remains highly readable over it for accessible, high-contrast UI details.
Questions about #6d5208
What is #6d5208 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d5208 is rgb(109, 82, 8), in HSL hsl(44, 86%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 93%, 57%.
What colors pair well with the dark olive #6d5208?
Pair #6d5208 with lighter neutrals like cream or off-white to create visual relief, or use a soft teal to add depth without overpowering the grounded, muddy character of the olive. These combinations maintain legibility while preventing the palette from appearing too heavy or somber.
Should #6d5208 be used for background elements in UI design?
Avoid using #6d5208 as a large, full-page background because its low lightness and unsaturated nature can make interfaces feel cramped and difficult to read. Instead, reserve this shade for small UI elements like buttons, borders, or specific call-to-action highlights where its seriousness adds weight.
Is #6d5208 readable on white or black?
#6d5208 has a 7.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.86:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.