#6D6447 Hex Color
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This dark, dusty olive carries a matte, unsaturated quality. It fits rugged outdoor branding or utilitarian UI elements perfectly. While this hex code #6d6447 can feel muddy in large blocks, it remains accessible with white text at a 5.9:1 contrast ratio. Use it as a supporting accent to ground your palette rather than a primary background color.
Questions about #6d6447
What is #6d6447 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d6447 is rgb(109, 100, 71), in HSL hsl(46, 21%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 35%, 57%.
How should I use #6d6447 in a UI design?
Treat #6d6447 as a grounding accent rather than a primary background color, as it can appear muddy in large blocks. It works exceptionally well for utility elements, borders, or secondary text when paired against high-contrast off-white backgrounds.
Is #6d6447 readable on white or black?
#6d6447 has a 5.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.56:1 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.