#6D8C00 Hex Color
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This saturated lime green leans toward olive, bringing a raw, organic energy to digital layouts. Because of its intensity, it works best as a 10% accent color rather than a large background. It pairs well with charcoal grays for a modern, high-contrast look. The hex code for this shade is #6d8c00, which offers sufficient readability for small text when paired with black.
Questions about #6d8c00
What is #6d8c00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6d8c00 is rgb(109, 140, 0), in HSL hsl(73, 100%, 27%) and in CMYK 22%, 0%, 100%, 45%.
How should I effectively use #6d8c00 in web layouts?
#6d8c00 functions best as a high-impact accent color, ideally occupying no more than 10% of your total screen real estate. Because of its raw intensity, it creates a modern, high-contrast look when paired against neutral backgrounds like charcoal.
What colors create a balanced palette with #6d8c00?
You can ground the intensity of #6d8c00 by pairing it with desaturated neutrals or deep, earthy tones. It naturally complements charcoal for text or structure, while soft cream backgrounds help soften the lime green vibration without dulling its organic energy.
Is #6d8c00 readable on white or black?
#6d8c00 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.