#6AA97F Hex Color
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This muted, mid-tone green provides a reliable foundation for natural or sustainability-focused design systems. Because #6aa97f carries enough weight to support black text, it works well as a background for UI elements requiring high readability. Pair it with soft, warm creams rather than stark whites to prevent the color from appearing washed out. This hex code sits comfortably between sage and forest green.
Questions about #6aa97f
What is #6aa97f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6aa97f is rgb(106, 169, 127), in HSL hsl(140, 27%, 54%) and in CMYK 37%, 0%, 25%, 34%.
What colors pair best with #6aa97f?
Pair #6aa97f with soft creams or warm off-whites to prevent it from looking dull. For a balanced palette, incorporate charcoal for text or dark accents, or add a touch of terracotta to create an organic, earthy contrast.
Is #6aa97f readable on white or black?
#6aa97f has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.59:1 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.