#6E8C61 Hex Color
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This muted, ashy green feels grounded and understated. With a low saturation that mimics natural earth tones, #6e8c61 works best as a supporting background element rather than a dominant color. Pair it with deep charcoal or warm cream to avoid a muddy appearance. The hex code is #6e8c61, and it provides enough contrast for readable black text, making it a reliable choice for UI designs or outdoor branding.
Questions about #6e8c61
What is #6e8c61 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e8c61 is rgb(110, 140, 97), in HSL hsl(102, 18%, 46%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 31%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #6e8c61 for a balanced design?
Pairing #6e8c61 with neutral tones like charcoal or soft cream helps prevent the color from appearing muddy or washed out in your final layout. These contrasts allow the green to maintain its earthy, grounded character without losing necessary readability on screens.
Is #6e8c61 readable on white or black?
#6e8c61 has a 3.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.58:1 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.