#6D712E Hex Color
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Olive is a muted, warm green with a strong yellow undertone. #6d712e sits low in saturation and mid in lightness, so it reads earthy instead of bright. It works best as a dominant base for outdoor and organic branding, paired with cream or soft white text. Use it sparingly next to crisp neutrals, since large muted areas can look flat on screens.
Questions about #6d712e
What is #6d712e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d712e is rgb(109, 113, 46), in HSL hsl(64, 42%, 31%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 59%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #6d712e?
Cream and soft white give #6d712e the most contrast for text and layouts. For a richer combination, try it with burgundy or dusty rust, which bring out its warm yellow undertone.
Does #6d712e read warm or cool?
#6d712e reads warm. Its yellow undertone and muted saturation pull it toward earth and khaki rather than cool forest green, so it feels natural and grounded.
Is #6d712e readable on white or black?
#6d712e has a 5.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.05:1 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.