#6D5C27 Hex Color
Grounded earthy olive with muddy undertones
This muddy, desaturated olive feels grounded and earthy. Because it is quite dark, #6d5c27 serves best as a supporting tone or an accent color rather than a dominant background. It pairs well with crisp, cool greys or cream to lift its duller qualities. White text remains highly readable against this shade, ensuring solid accessibility for UI design and organic brand palettes.
Questions about #6d5c27
What is #6d5c27 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d5c27 is rgb(109, 92, 39), in HSL hsl(45, 47%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 64%, 57%.
What color palettes complement #6d5c27?
Because #6d5c27 carries strong earthy undertones, it creates balance when paired with cool, clean neutrals like slate or crisp, bright whites. It also works well with muted terracotta or deep navy for a sophisticated, nature-inspired professional palette.
Is #6d5c27 readable on white or black?
#6d5c27 has a 6.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.21:1 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.