#6E784A Hex Color
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This muted, dusty olive offers an earthy, grounded aesthetic. Because of its very low saturation, the color #6e784a works best as a supporting tone or background rather than a focal point. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or burnt orange to avoid looking washed out. White text remains legible against this shade, making it a functional choice for UI elements that prioritize organic, calm themes.
Questions about #6e784a
What is #6e784a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e784a is rgb(110, 120, 74), in HSL hsl(73, 24%, 38%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 38%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #6e784a?
#6e784a works beautifully alongside deep charcoal for high-contrast text or burnt orange to add a touch of warmth. Its earthy, low-saturation nature prevents it from feeling overwhelming, making it an ideal anchor for organic color schemes.
Is #6e784a readable on white or black?
#6e784a has a 4.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.44:1 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.