#6E874D Hex Color
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This muted, olive-leaning green feels grounded and organic. Because it lacks high saturation, #6e874d works well as a dependable background or a supporting tone in nature-focused branding. It reads clearly with black text, meeting accessibility standards for small body copy. Pair it with soft cream or charcoal to avoid a muddy appearance. The hex code for this earth-toned shade is #6e874d.
Questions about #6e874d
What is #6e874d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e874d is rgb(110, 135, 77), in HSL hsl(86, 27%, 42%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 43%, 47%.
Which colors pair best with #6e874d?
Because #6e874d is a desaturated olive, it pairs beautifully with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep, warm creams. Adding a touch of terracotta can also bring out the organic warmth in this specific green without overwhelming the palette.
Is #6e874d readable on white or black?
#6e874d has a 4.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.23:1 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.