#6D8D45 Hex Color
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Muted and earthy, #6d8d45 is an unsaturated lime-olive tone with soft yellow undertones and moderate lightness. It suggests growth, resilience, and a practical connection to nature, fitting outdoor, organic, military, and gaming brands. Use it as a supporting color beside charcoal or warm cream. The hex code #6d8d45 supports black body text at about 5.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #6d8d45
What is #6d8d45 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d8d45 is rgb(109, 141, 69), in HSL hsl(87, 34%, 41%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 51%, 45%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6d8d45?
Pair #6d8d45 with charcoal, warm cream, or muted browns to balance its earthy green character; cream softens the palette, while charcoal adds contrast for text, interfaces, packaging, and outdoor-focused branding.
Does #6d8d45 read as a warm or cool color?
The #6d8d45 hex color reads slightly warm because its muted green base leans toward yellow rather than blue, while its low saturation keeps that warmth restrained and gives it an earthy, practical appearance instead of a bright or tropical feel.
Is #6d8d45 readable on white or black?
#6d8d45 has a 3.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.54:1 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.