#6E6C00 Hex Color
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#6e6c00 is a dark, muted yellow-green with earthy olive undertones. Its mellow warmth suggests nature, resilience, and practical value, making it useful for outdoor, organic, military, and budget-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or navy. White text reads clearly over it. The hex code is #6e6c00.
Questions about #6e6c00
What is #6e6c00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e6c00 is rgb(110, 108, 0), in HSL hsl(59, 100%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 100%, 57%.
What colors pair well with #6e6c00?
Does #6e6c00 work with white text?
#6e6c00 supports white text at about a 5.5:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for normal-sized text; black text reaches only about 3.8:1, so reserve it for large text or use white for safer body copy.
Is #6e6c00 warm or cool?
#6e6c00 reads as a warm, earthy yellow-green because it leans toward yellow and contains no blue; its very dark value keeps the warmth restrained, giving it a practical, grounded mood suited to outdoor, organic, and utility-focused designs.
Is #6e6c00 readable on white or black?
#6e6c00 has a 5.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.80:1 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.