#6D6B55 Hex Color
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This dark, dusty olive sits between yellow and grey. The hex code for this color is #6d6b55. Because of its muted, ashy quality, it works well in military or outdoor branding. Avoid using it as a dominant background to prevent a muddy look. White text provides excellent legibility against this tone, meeting WCAG AA contrast requirements for small body text.
Questions about #6d6b55
What is #6d6b55 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d6b55 is rgb(109, 107, 85), in HSL hsl(55, 12%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 22%, 57%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #6d6b55 a good choice for text backgrounds?
Using #6d6b55 as a dominant background often results in a muddy, illegible appearance due to its low saturation. It is far better utilized as an accent color or in graphic elements, paired with crisp white text to ensure readability meets accessibility standards.
What colors pair well with #6d6b55 in a design?
Is #6d6b55 readable on white or black?
#6d6b55 has a 5.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.88:1 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.