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#66A465 color code is #66A465. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #66a465.

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#66A465 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #66A465 is 0.3032. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.97:1 against white and 7.06:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#66A465 on white2.97:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#66A465 on black7.06:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #66A4652.97:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #66A4657.06:1AAA

#66A465 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #66A465?+
The hex code for #66A465 is #66A465. In RGB it's rgb(102, 164, 101), and in HSL it's hsl(119, 26%, 52%).
What is the RGB value of #66A465?+
#66A465 in RGB is (102, 164, 101). Written in CSS: rgb(102, 164, 101).
What is the CMYK value of #66A465?+
#66A465 converts to CMYK(38%, 0%, 38%, 36%) for print. Hex equivalent is #66A465.
Is #66a465 a warm or cool color?+
#66A465 (#66A465) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 119° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #66a465 belong to?+
#66A465 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 119°, 26%, 52% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #66a465 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#66A465 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.97:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #66a465?+
The nearest Pantone match for #66A465 (#66A465) is 7489 C Medium Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #66A465 in design

Practical guidance for using #66a465 (#66A465) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#66A465 (#66A465) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #66A465 (#66A465) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#66A465 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#66A465 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.