#6BA518 Hex Color
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This bold, saturated lime demands attention with its high intensity and energetic feel. Because it is so dominant, the hex code #6ba518 works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action or UI highlights rather than a large background. It pairs well with dark charcoal grays for high-contrast readability, ensuring text stays legible against the bright, chartreuse-leaning green.
Questions about #6ba518
What is #6ba518 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6ba518 is rgb(107, 165, 24), in HSL hsl(85, 75%, 37%) and in CMYK 35%, 0%, 85%, 35%.
How should I use the #6ba518 color in UI design?
Use #6ba518 sparingly as a small accent color for primary call-to-action buttons or navigation highlights rather than large backgrounds. Because of its high saturation, it can cause eye strain when used in expansive layouts, so pair it with charcoal or deep slate grays to maintain accessible contrast levels.
Does #6ba518 lean warm or cool?
This color sits on the warm side of the green spectrum, leaning heavily into chartreuse territory with strong yellow undertones. It creates an active, aggressive visual energy that feels natural in energetic branding, though it requires careful balancing against neutral tones to avoid overwhelming the viewer.
Is #6ba518 readable on white or black?
#6ba518 has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.02:1 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.