#6F8374 Hex Color
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Muted, dusty, and nearly grey, this green keeps a low profile. The hex code #6f8374 reads matte and steady, with earthy undertones rather than any real vividness. It works best as a supporting tone behind darker text, and it warms up nicely next to terracotta or navy. Black text passes AA on it at about 5.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #6f8374
What is #6f8374 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f8374 is rgb(111, 131, 116), in HSL hsl(135, 8%, 47%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 11%, 49%.
What colors pair well with #6f8374?
Warm terracotta, deep navy, and soft cream all bring out its earthy side without overpowering it. Skip bright whites and saturated greens, which make it look flat and washed out.
Is #6f8374 readable on white or black?
#6f8374 has a 4.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.17:1 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.