#6D8B1A Hex Color
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This muted olive-lime sits in an earthy, unsaturated space that feels grounded rather than electric. Because it lacks high saturation, #6d8b1a works best as a supporting accent in sports branding or nature-focused UI elements. It provides enough contrast for black text, making it a reliable choice for readable body copy. If you struggle with what colors make gray, consider pairing this specific hex code with darker charcoals to avoid a muddy look.
Questions about #6d8b1a
What is #6d8b1a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d8b1a is rgb(109, 139, 26), in HSL hsl(76, 68%, 32%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 81%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #6d8b1a?
Is #6d8b1a suitable for text usage?
Yes, #6d8b1a provides enough contrast against neutral backgrounds to remain readable for body copy, making it a reliable choice for UI designs. Always test it against your specific background color, as this shade performs differently depending on the lightness of the surrounding elements.
Is #6d8b1a readable on white or black?
#6d8b1a has a 3.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.35:1 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.