#6E8056 Hex Color
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#6e8056 is a muted lime-olive shade with gray undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation gives layouts a grounded feeling of calm, dependability, and natural growth. Use it as a supporting tone with warm cream or dark brown in outdoor, organic, and military-inspired branding. Black text reads clearly on this color, and the hex code is #6e8056.
Questions about #6e8056
What is #6e8056 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e8056 is rgb(110, 128, 86), in HSL hsl(86, 20%, 42%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 33%, 50%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6e8056?
Warm cream and dark brown create an earthy, grounded palette with #6e8056, while terracotta or burgundy add controlled warmth without overpowering its muted lime-olive character for logos, packaging, or outdoor layouts.
Does #6e8056 read as warm or cool?
#6e8056 reads as a muted, slightly warm olive-lime because its yellow-green base is softened by gray undertones, giving it a steadier, dustier impression than a crisp, saturated green in most palettes. It conveys calm, dependability, and natural growth.
Is #6e8056 readable on white or black?
#6e8056 has a 4.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.88:1 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.