#6F5E18 Hex Color
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#6f5e18 is a dark olive with muted yellow undertones. Its low saturation and dim lightness give it an earthy, mellow weight that suits outdoor and heritage branding. As a dominant base it grounds a palette, though it can read muddy beside bright colors. White text passes AA on it at about 6.4:1, so small body copy stays readable. Try pairing it with dusty pink or cream.
Questions about #6f5e18
What is #6f5e18 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f5e18 is rgb(111, 94, 24), in HSL hsl(48, 64%, 26%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 78%, 56%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6f5e18?
Pair #6f5e18 with cream or dusty pink for a warm, earthy palette, or use terracotta for stronger contrast. Bright colors can make it look muddy, so keep neighbors muted.
Is #6f5e18 readable on white or black?
#6f5e18 has a 6.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.29:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.