#6E9976 Hex Color
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Far from a lush forest green, this shade leans gray and dusty. #6e9976 works best as a supporting tone or background, where its matte finish calms warmer accents like terracotta. Black text reaches about 6.5:1 contrast on it, so it passes WCAG AA behind small body copy. The hex code #6e9976 suits garden, eco, and wellness palettes.
Questions about #6e9976
What is #6e9976 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6e9976 is rgb(110, 153, 118), in HSL hsl(131, 17%, 52%) and in CMYK 28%, 0%, 23%, 40%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #6e9976?
Warm earth tones work best: terracotta, cream, and soft browns bring out its gray undertones. For contrast, a deep plum or charcoal keeps the palette grounded without turning muddy.
Is #6e9976 readable on white or black?
#6e9976 has a 3.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.48:1 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.