What color is #6B975D?

#6B975D is a medium, muted green. In RGB it is rgb(107, 151, 93), and in HSL hsl(106, 24%, 48%).

Is #6B975D accessible as text?

On white, #6B975D has a contrast ratio of 3.38:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.21:1 (passes). For text placed on #6B975D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #6B975D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is emerald-600 (#009966).

What colors go well with #6B975D?

#6B975D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8A5D98. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #6B975D below.

Is #6B975D good for buttons?

#6B975D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #6B975D — white text only reaches 3.38:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #6B975D the same as CSS olivedrab?

No — #6B975D is not the CSS named color olivedrab, but olivedrab (#6B8E23) is the closest CSS named color.

#6B975D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #6B975D

Not just a swatch — here's how #6B975D works with other colors. Named schemes with #6B975D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #6B975D Secondary #4D6B3B Accent #AE6B00 Surface #EFEAD6 Anchor #3D2F21

Russian Green leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #6B975D Accent #A8C4BA Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #193648

Russian Green opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #6B975D Surface #EEE9DC Highlight #F5F1E7 Secondary #B7B09F Ink #2B2723

Russian Green sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #6B975D Secondary #AE6B00 Accent #697C4B Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Russian Green as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #6B975D Secondary #AABAA5 Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Russian Green is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Russian Green carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #6B975D actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 51/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 37/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 68/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 44/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 78/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 35/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 79/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #6B975D with

Sage Green Russian Green Royal Purple Platinum Army Green

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 5.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E2E9E0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #5D9863 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #6B975D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #6B975D;
  --color-base-rgb: 107 151 93;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(62.9% 0.097 138.4);
  --color-50: #F6F9F5;
  --color-100: #E8F0E5;
  --color-200: #D1E0CC;
  --color-300: #AFC7A8;
  --color-400: #8EAD85;
  --color-500: #6F9065;
  --color-600: #597052;
  --color-700: #42513E;
  --color-800: #2D362B;
  --color-900: #1D221B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  russian-green: {
    50: '#F6F9F5',
    100: '#E8F0E5',
    200: '#D1E0CC',
    300: '#AFC7A8',
    400: '#8EAD85',
    500: '#6F9065',
    600: '#597052',
    700: '#42513E',
    800: '#2D362B',
    900: '#1D221B',
  },
}

$base: #6B975D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F6F9F5;
$base-100: #E8F0E5;
$base-200: #D1E0CC;
$base-300: #AFC7A8;
$base-400: #8EAD85;
$base-500: #6F9065;
$base-600: #597052;
$base-700: #42513E;
$base-800: #2D362B;
$base-900: #1D221B;
$base-hover: #55794A;
$base-subtle: #D3DED0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#6B975D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F6F9F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E8F0E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#D1E0CC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#AFC7A8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#8EAD85",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#6F9065",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#597052",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#42513E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#2D362B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1D221B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #6B975D

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