#6D7E5D Hex Color
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#6d7e5d is a desaturated, dusty olive tone with strong earthy undertones. Because it is so muted, this color functions best as a sophisticated, calm background rather than a focal point. It pairs surprisingly well with dusty rose or cream to create a soft, organic feel. With a 4.8:1 contrast ratio, the hex code #6d7e5d remains fully accessible for standard black body text.
Questions about #6d7e5d
What is #6d7e5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d7e5d is rgb(109, 126, 93), in HSL hsl(91, 15%, 43%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 26%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #6d7e5d?
Because #6d7e5d is a desaturated, earthy olive, it benefits from contrasting warmth or neutrality to avoid looking muddy. It pairs beautifully with dusty rose for a balanced, organic aesthetic, or with soft cream to lighten the overall composition.
Is #6d7e5d readable on white or black?
#6d7e5d has a 4.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.79:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.