#6BA482 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated green balances organic warmth with a clinical edge. Because it sits comfortably between muted sage and gray, #6ba482 works well as a supporting tone in sustainable branding rather than a dominant background. It offers excellent legibility for small text, as it maintains a 7.3:1 contrast ratio against black. The hex code for this ashy green is #6ba482.
Questions about #6ba482
What is #6ba482 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6ba482 is rgb(107, 164, 130), in HSL hsl(144, 24%, 53%) and in CMYK 35%, 0%, 21%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #6ba482?
#6ba482 works best when balanced against neutral foundations, specifically deep charcoal or soft off-white tones. For a more organic, sustainable look, pairing it with warm earth tones like terracotta creates a grounding contrast that highlights the green's natural, muted character.
Is #6ba482 readable on white or black?
#6ba482 has a 2.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.25:1 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.