#6A9928 Hex Color
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Reach for #6a9928 when a project needs an earthy lime with real weight, like energy drink cans, sports kits, or game UI accents. This hex code is fairly saturated but olive-leaning, so it works best as an accent or supporting tone rather than a full background. Black text stays readable on it at about 6.2:1. Pair it with cream or charcoal, and mixing gray into its tints keeps muted versions from turning muddy.
Questions about #6a9928
What is #6a9928 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a9928 is rgb(106, 153, 40), in HSL hsl(85, 59%, 38%) and in CMYK 31%, 0%, 74%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #6a9928?
Cream, charcoal, and terracotta all flatter #6a9928. Its olive undertone keeps pairings grounded, so skip bright neons that fight the earthy base. For dark schemes, try it against deep plum or navy.
Is #6a9928 readable on white or black?
#6a9928 has a 3.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.19:1 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.