#6AD391 Hex Color
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This light, high-saturation green feels fresh and approachable. Because #6ad391 sits between a minty tone and a deeper botanical green, it works well as an accent color for organic branding or sustainability projects. It pairs effectively with dark charcoal greys to ground its brightness. Use it sparingly for buttons or icons, as its intensity can easily overwhelm a layout if used in large blocks.
Questions about #6ad391
What is #6ad391 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6ad391 is rgb(106, 211, 145), in HSL hsl(142, 54%, 62%) and in CMYK 50%, 0%, 31%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #6ad391?
#6ad391 is best balanced by deep, neutral tones that anchor its high intensity. Using it against charcoal or deep slate creates a sophisticated, modern look, while pairing it with crisp white keeps the design clean and breathable for web interfaces.
Is #6ad391 suitable for text on websites?
Because #6ad391 is quite bright and light in value, it fails standard accessibility contrast ratios when used as body text against white. It functions much better as an accent color for buttons or icons where legibility is less critical than visual hierarchy.
Is #6ad391 readable on white or black?
#6ad391 has a 1.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.33:1 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.