#6E8944 Hex Color

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This muted olive green carries strong earthy undertones and moderate saturation. Because it occupies a mid-tone range, it functions best as a supporting hue or branding accent for outdoor designs. The hex code for this color is #6e8944. Pair it with deep charcoal or plum to avoid a muddy look. Black text remains legible against this shade, exceeding standard accessibility requirements.

Questions about #6e8944

What is #6e8944 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e8944 is rgb(110, 137, 68), in HSL hsl(83, 34%, 40%) and in CMYK 20%, 0%, 50%, 46%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair best with the earthy #6e8944 olive green?
#6e8944 functions best when balanced by high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep, moody accents such as plum. These pairings prevent the mid-tone olive from appearing muddy and add professional dimension to your layouts.
Is #6e8944 readable on white or black?
#6e8944 has a 3.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.32:1 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.