#6EC99E Hex Color
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A soft, pastel mint with moderate saturation, #6ec99e carries a clean, organic feel. It works well as a supporting tone in eco-conscious branding or fresh UI backgrounds. Because it provides excellent contrast, black text remains highly legible against this hue. For a balanced, modern palette, pair this hex code with a deep charcoal rather than pure white to keep the color from looking washed out.
Questions about #6ec99e
What is #6ec99e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6ec99e is rgb(110, 201, 158), in HSL hsl(152, 46%, 61%) and in CMYK 45%, 0%, 21%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #6ec99e?
This soft mint pairs beautifully with charcoal or deep slate for a modern, balanced look that avoids a washed-out appearance. Using warm terracotta as an accent color can also add a grounded, earthy contrast to the overall palette.
Is #6ec99e suitable for UI backgrounds?
Yes, #6ec99e functions exceptionally well as a background for user interfaces because it maintains high legibility with dark text. It offers a fresh, clean aesthetic that feels professional yet approachable for modern web applications and digital design systems.
Is #6ec99e readable on white or black?
#6ec99e has a 1.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.51:1 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.