#6B8C24 Hex Color

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A muted, medium-dark lime tone, #6b8c24 has earthy yellow-green undertones and a grounded, dependable feel. It suggests growth and harmony without the sharp intensity of brighter greens. Use it as a supporting brand color for nature, energy drink, sports, or gaming designs. Black text achieves about 5.4:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #6b8c24.

Questions about #6b8c24

What is #6b8c24 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b8c24 is rgb(107, 140, 36), in HSL hsl(79, 59%, 35%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 74%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #6b8c24 in a palette?
For balanced palettes, pair #6b8c24 with charcoal or cream; muted burgundy adds warm contrast, while deep navy creates a cooler, polished counterpoint. Keep brighter greens limited so the lime tone remains grounded.
Does #6b8c24 feel warm or cool?
#6b8c24 reads as a warm-leaning green because its yellow component is stronger than its blue component. That earthy bias makes it feel natural and grounded, unlike blue-green shades that usually appear fresher, cooler, or more aquatic.
Is #6b8c24 readable on white or black?
#6b8c24 has a 3.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.40:1 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.