#6F9042 Hex Color
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This muted, olive-leaning green carries a grounded, earthy quality. Because it is somewhat unsaturated, it works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full page background, where it can appear muddy. Pair it with warm creams or deep charcoals to create visual interest. Black text remains legible on this hex code, #6f9042, meeting accessibility standards for small body copy.
Questions about #6f9042
What is #6f9042 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f9042 is rgb(111, 144, 66), in HSL hsl(85, 37%, 41%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 54%, 44%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6f9042?
#6f9042 works best alongside neutral tones to balance its natural warmth. Use charcoal or deep slate to provide necessary contrast, or opt for warm cream tones to highlight the subtle yellow undertones within the olive base.
Is #6f9042 readable on white or black?
#6f9042 has a 3.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.74:1 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.