#6D8B7C Hex Color
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#6d8b7c is a muted green with a gray, slightly teal undertone and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation gives layouts a steady, understated feel, making it useful for wellness, eco, pharmacy, finance, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or charcoal; black text also reaches about 5.6:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #6d8b7c
What is #6d8b7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d8b7c is rgb(109, 139, 124), in HSL hsl(150, 12%, 49%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 11%, 45%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6d8b7c?
Cream, charcoal, and muted terracotta pair well with #6d8b7c, creating clear contrast without overpowering its dusty green character. Use cream for warmth, charcoal for text and structure, and terracotta for a restrained accent in packaging or editorial layouts.
Is #6d8b7c warm or cool?
#6d8b7c reads as a balanced, slightly cool green because its gray and teal undertones soften the hue without making it icy. Its moderate lightness and very low saturation keep the effect matte and restrained, so surrounding colors can shift its temperature.
Can #6d8b7c work behind body text?
Yes. Black text on #6d8b7c has about a 5.6:1 contrast ratio, which clears WCAG AA's 4.5:1 threshold for normal body text. Check the exact font size, weight, and rendering in context, especially for smaller interface labels.
Is #6d8b7c readable on white or black?
#6d8b7c has a 3.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.63:1 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.