#6E804D Hex Color
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Somewhere between olive and dried moss, #6e804d is a dusty green with gray undertones. Its low saturation keeps it matte and calm, and black text passes AA on it at roughly 4.9:1. It works best as a supporting tone in outdoor or organic palettes, though it can turn muddy next to pure white. The hex code #6e804d suits backgrounds and brand accents alike.
Questions about #6e804d
What is #6e804d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e804d is rgb(110, 128, 77), in HSL hsl(81, 25%, 40%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 40%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #6e804d?
Cream, charcoal, and muted rust flatter #6e804d best. Because the shade is so unsaturated, one brighter accent like terracotta or mustard adds contrast without clashing. Avoid pale greens nearby, which wash it out.
Is #6e804d readable on white or black?
#6e804d has a 4.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.85:1 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.