#6D8D51 Hex Color
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#6d8d51 is a muted lime-green with earthy olive undertones. Its medium lightness and low saturation create a grounded feeling suited to organic branding, outdoor products, and military-inspired designs. Use it as a supporting tone with warm cream or charcoal; black text remains readable for small body copy. The hex code for this earthy green is #6d8d51.
Questions about #6d8d51
What is #6d8d51 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d8d51 is rgb(109, 141, 81), in HSL hsl(92, 27%, 44%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 43%, 45%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6d8d51?
#6d8d51 pairs well with warm cream, charcoal, and muted terracotta, which balance its earthy olive undertones without competing with its low saturation across branding, packaging, and interface layouts for a natural, restrained feel. Use cream for softness and charcoal for stronger structure.
Does #6d8d51 read as warm or cool?
#6d8d51 reads as a slightly warm, grounded green because its olive undertones soften the yellow-green base, especially when placed beside neutral backgrounds or warmer natural colors in a restrained palette. Its muted saturation keeps the warmth practical rather than bright or tropical.
Is #6d8d51 readable on white or black?
#6d8d51 has a 3.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.57:1 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.