#6B8E00 Hex Color
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The hex color #6b8e00 is a saturated yellow-green with a dark, earthy base. Its strong chroma brings energy and attention to calls to action, sports graphics, and nature-led branding. Use it as a small accent with cream or charcoal rather than a full background. Black text reaches about 5.5:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for small body text. The hex code is #6b8e00.
Questions about #6b8e00
What is #6b8e00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b8e00 is rgb(107, 142, 0), in HSL hsl(75, 100%, 28%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 100%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #6b8e00?
Does #6b8e00 read as warm or cool?
#6b8e00 reads as a warm-leaning yellow-green because its yellow component and earthy darkness outweigh the freshness associated with cooler greens, making it energetic, grounded, and effective for small accents rather than broad backgrounds.
Is #6b8e00 readable on white or black?
#6b8e00 has a 3.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.49:1 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.