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#6A844D color code is #6A844D. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6a844d.

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#6A844D Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6A844D is 0.2010. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.18:1 against white and 5.02:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6A844D on white4.18:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#6A844D on black5.02:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #6A844D4.18:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #6A844D5.02:1AA

#6A844D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6A844D?+
The hex code for #6A844D is #6A844D. In RGB it's rgb(106, 132, 77), and in HSL it's hsl(88, 26%, 41%).
What is the RGB value of #6A844D?+
#6A844D in RGB is (106, 132, 77). Written in CSS: rgb(106, 132, 77).
What is the CMYK value of #6A844D?+
#6A844D converts to CMYK(20%, 0%, 42%, 48%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6A844D.
Is #6a844d a warm or cool color?+
#6A844D (#6A844D) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 88° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #6a844d belong to?+
#6A844D belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 88°, 26%, 41% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #6a844d accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6A844D on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.18:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #6a844d?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6A844D (#6A844D) is 7490 C Olive Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6A844D in design

Practical guidance for using #6a844d (#6A844D) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#6A844D (#6A844D) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.0:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6A844D (#6A844D) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious 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

#6A844D 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

#6A844D 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.