#6D765B Hex Color
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Dark Sage is a desaturated, dusty olive tone that leans into a matte, earthy aesthetic. This muted color works best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant background, as it can appear muddy in large applications. Pair it with soft cream or terracotta for a balanced palette. The hex code for Dark Sage is #6d765b, which provides enough contrast for readable text.
Questions about Dark Sage
What is the hex code for Dark Sage?
Dark Sage is #6d765b. In RGB that is rgb(109, 118, 91), in HSL hsl(80, 13%, 41%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 23%, 54%.
Does #6d765b Dark Sage work well for UI text?
While #6d765b provides moderate contrast, it is generally too light to serve as primary body text against a white background. It works best as an accent color for secondary elements, borders, or muted graphic accents in your interface design.
Which accent colors pair best with Dark Sage #6d765b?
This earthy tone balances beautifully when paired with warm, organic hues like terracotta or soft creams. For a more modern, professional look, you can also contrast it with deep, cool neutrals like charcoal to ground the muted green.
Is Dark Sage readable on white or black?
Dark Sage has a 4.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.39:1 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.