#6E6750 Hex Color
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This dusty, desaturated olive sits heavily on the page, offering a grounded and matte finish. The hex code #6e6750 works best as a supporting texture or a backdrop for organic, outdoor branding rather than as a primary color. Because it is quite dim, pair it with off-white or cream text to maintain readability, as pure white can feel too jarring against its muted depth.
Questions about #6e6750
What is #6e6750 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e6750 is rgb(110, 103, 80), in HSL hsl(46, 16%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 27%, 57%.
How should I use #6e6750 in a color palette?
Is #6e6750 a warm or cool color?
The #6e6750 shade sits on the warm side of the spectrum due to its earthy yellow and brown undertones. It creates a comfortable, organic atmosphere that avoids the clinical or sterile feel often associated with cooler, desaturated greens.
Is #6e6750 readable on white or black?
#6e6750 has a 5.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.71:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.