#6E9957 Hex Color
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#6e9957 is a muted lime-green with earthy yellow and gray undertones. Its moderate lightness suggests growth, nature, and dependable energy without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting brand color for outdoor, organic, sports, or gaming designs, pairing it with charcoal or warm cream. Black text reads clearly on this shade. The hex code for this color is #6e9957.
Questions about #6e9957
What is #6e9957 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e9957 is rgb(110, 153, 87), in HSL hsl(99, 27%, 47%) and in CMYK 28%, 0%, 43%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #6e9957?
For a grounded palette, pair #6e9957 with charcoal, warm cream, or muted terracotta; these neutrals and earthy accents support its yellow-gray undertones without making the green feel overly bright or saturated.
Does #6e9957 look warm or cool?
#6e9957 reads as a warm-leaning green because its yellow undertones outweigh the cool effect often associated with blue-based greens, while gray reduces its saturation and keeps the overall appearance restrained.
Is #6e9957 readable on white or black?
#6e9957 has a 3.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.35:1 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.