#6E8853 Hex Color
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Muted and earthy, #6e8853 is a dusty lime green with gray undertones and a matte, low-saturation finish. Its understated character suits outdoor, organic, military, and nature-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm cream or deep brown. The hex code #6e8853 provides about 5.3:1 contrast with black text for accessible body copy.
Questions about #6e8853
What is #6e8853 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e8853 is rgb(110, 136, 83), in HSL hsl(89, 24%, 43%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 39%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #6e8853?
For a restrained, nature-led look, #6e8853 pairs well with warm cream, deep brown, terracotta, and charcoal, balancing its dusty green character and providing gentle contrast within an earthy palette for interfaces and packaging.
Does #6e8853 look warm or cool?
#6e8853 reads as a muted, slightly warm green because its lime-leaning hue carries yellow, while gray undertones reduce brightness and keep the overall impression calm rather than vivid or saturated in most palettes.
Is #6e8853 readable on white or black?
#6e8853 has a 3.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.30:1 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.