#6B8F24 Hex Color
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With its muted yellow-green body and earthy depth, #6b8f24 feels grounded, energetic, and dependable. It suits nature branding, sports graphics, energy drinks, and gaming accents, though its moderate saturation can look muddy across large backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or warm cream; black text remains readable at about 5.6:1. The hex code is #6b8f24.
Questions about #6b8f24
What is #6b8f24 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b8f24 is rgb(107, 143, 36), in HSL hsl(80, 60%, 35%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 75%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #6b8f24?
#6b8f24 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, navy, and muted terracotta, which balance its earthy yellow-green character while preserving its energy; use darker neutrals for structure and lighter creams for approachable backgrounds.
Does #6b8f24 look warm or cool?
#6b8f24 reads as a warm, earthy yellow-green because its green base is shifted toward yellow, giving the shade more sunlit energy and a natural feel than a cooler, blue-leaning green. Its moderate saturation keeps it grounded.
Is #6b8f24 readable on white or black?
#6b8f24 has a 3.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.57:1 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.