#6A9E4A Hex Color
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Muted olive-lime with a dry, leafy feel. #6a9e4a reads grounded rather than flashy, which suits outdoor brands, organic packaging, and sports kits. It works best as a supporting tone under cream or paired with terracotta. The hex code carries enough contrast for black body text.
Questions about #6a9e4a
What is #6a9e4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6a9e4a is rgb(106, 158, 74), in HSL hsl(97, 36%, 45%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 53%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #6a9e4a?
Terracotta, cream, and deep charcoal all flatter this muted olive-lime without pushing it muddy. Try it as a supporting tone in a 30% band, with a darker green or charcoal taking the dominant role.
Is #6a9e4a readable on white or black?
#6a9e4a has a 3.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.60:1 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.