#6F8917 Hex Color
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This unsaturated lime leans toward olive, trading neon brightness for an earthy, vegetal weight. Because it sits comfortably in the middle spectrum, #6f8917 works best as a supporting accent or secondary color rather than a dominant background. It pairs surprisingly well with deep plums or soft slate blues. The hex code for this organic shade is #6f8917, which provides readable contrast for black body text.
Questions about #6f8917
What is #6f8917 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f8917 is rgb(111, 137, 23), in HSL hsl(74, 71%, 31%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 83%, 46%.
What colors pair best with #6f8917 for balanced design?
Because #6f8917 is a muted, earthy olive, it benefits from high-contrast pairings that ground its vegetal warmth. Use deep plum or rich eggplant tones to create a sophisticated, organic contrast, or try slate blue to highlight the cool undertones within this specific green.
How does #6f8917 perform as a text color?
Using #6f8917 for body text is generally not recommended due to insufficient contrast against most backgrounds, including standard white. It functions best as an accent or secondary graphic element rather than a primary font color, ensuring your design remains accessible and easy for users to read.
Is #6f8917 readable on white or black?
#6f8917 has a 3.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.26:1 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.