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#60873A color code is #60873A. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #60873a.

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#60873A Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #60873A is 0.2012. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.18:1 against white and 5.02:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#60873A on white4.18:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#60873A on black5.02:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #60873A4.18:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #60873A5.02:1AA

#60873A — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #60873A?+
The hex code for #60873A is #60873A. In RGB it's rgb(96, 135, 58), and in HSL it's hsl(90, 40%, 38%).
What is the RGB value of #60873A?+
#60873A in RGB is (96, 135, 58). Written in CSS: rgb(96, 135, 58).
What is the CMYK value of #60873A?+
#60873A converts to CMYK(29%, 0%, 57%, 47%) for print. Hex equivalent is #60873A.
Is #60873a a warm or cool color?+
#60873A (#60873A) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 90° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #60873a belong to?+
#60873A belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 90°, 40%, 38% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #60873a accessible for body text on a white background?+
#60873A on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.18:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #60873a?+
The nearest Pantone match for #60873A (#60873A) is 4606 C Avocado 70s, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #60873A in design

Practical guidance for using #60873a (#60873A) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#60873A (#60873A) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.0:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #60873A (#60873A) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#60873A flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#60873A works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.