#69C491 Hex Color
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#69c491 is a pastel green with a medium-light value, moderate saturation, and a slight blue undertone. Its softened finish suggests peace, safety, and youthful freshness without feeling bright or loud. Use the hex code for spring themes, organic packaging, wellness interfaces, or as a supporting background. Black text reaches about 9.9:1 contrast, making it highly readable for body copy.
Questions about #69c491
What is #69c491 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #69c491 is rgb(105, 196, 145), in HSL hsl(146, 44%, 59%) and in CMYK 46%, 0%, 26%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #69c491?
Pair #69c491 with charcoal text and warm terracotta accents to balance its cool, medium-light green; cream can soften the contrast, while navy adds a dependable, polished direction for branding and interface palettes without making the result feel clinical.
Where does #69c491 work best in a palette?
Use #69c491 as a supporting tone or broad light background when a design needs a soft, natural feel; its medium-light value can look washed out beside white, so reserve high-contrast text and key controls for darker colors.
Is #69c491 readable on white or black?
#69c491 has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.90:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.