#6A9454 Hex Color
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Not a bright lime, #6a9454 is a muted olive green with an earthy, grounded feel. Its low saturation keeps it calm, which suits outdoor and organic branding. It works best as a supporting tone; pair it with cream or terracotta rather than pure white, which can wash it out. Black text passes AA contrast on it at roughly 6:1.
Questions about #6a9454
What is #6a9454 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a9454 is rgb(106, 148, 84), in HSL hsl(99, 28%, 45%) and in CMYK 28%, 0%, 43%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #6a9454?
Cream, terracotta, and deep navy all pair well with #6a9454, since its muted, earthy character gives brighter or warmer colors room to lead without the palette feeling busy. Avoid pale pastels, which can look washed out next to it.
Is #6a9454 readable on white or black?
#6a9454 has a 3.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.97:1 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.