#6D8E57 Hex Color
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Dusty olive with a hint of lime, #6d8e57 feels grounded and matte rather than fresh. Its low saturation suits a supporting role in the 30% slot of a palette, and it holds black text at about 5.7:1 contrast, enough for AA body copy. Pair it with terracotta or cream for warmth. Just keep it away from pure white backgrounds, where it can look flat.
Questions about #6d8e57
What is #6d8e57 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d8e57 is rgb(109, 142, 87), in HSL hsl(96, 24%, 45%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 39%, 44%.
Does #6d8e57 read warm or cool?
It leans warm. The olive undertone pulls toward yellow-brown, giving the green an earthy cast instead of the crisp feel of mint or teal shades.
What text color works best on #6d8e57?
Black text is the safe pick, reaching about 5.7:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body copy. White text falls short and only works for large, bold type.
Is #6d8e57 readable on white or black?
#6d8e57 has a 3.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.65:1 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.