#6E5005 Hex Color
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#6e5005 is a dark, muted yellow with olive and brown undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, earthy mood suited to outdoor, military, construction, and organic branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark background with white text, which reaches about a 7.5:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #6e5005.
Questions about #6e5005
What is #6e5005 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e5005 is rgb(110, 80, 5), in HSL hsl(43, 91%, 23%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 95%, 57%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6e5005?
#6e5005 pairs well with light neutrals, muted greens, and charcoal, creating contrast that softens its dark ochre base while preserving a grounded, earthy character for outdoor graphics and utility-focused interfaces.
Is #6e5005 readable on white or black?
#6e5005 has a 7.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.81:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.