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#6A9A51 color code is #6A9A51. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6a9a51.

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#6A9A51 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6A9A51 is 0.2677. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.31:1 against white and 6.35:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6A9A51 on white3.31:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#6A9A51 on black6.35:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #6A9A513.31:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #6A9A516.35:1AA

#6A9A51 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6A9A51?+
The hex code for #6A9A51 is #6A9A51. In RGB it's rgb(106, 154, 81), and in HSL it's hsl(99, 31%, 46%).
What is the RGB value of #6A9A51?+
#6A9A51 in RGB is (106, 154, 81). Written in CSS: rgb(106, 154, 81).
What is the CMYK value of #6A9A51?+
#6A9A51 converts to CMYK(31%, 0%, 47%, 40%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6A9A51.
Is #6a9a51 a warm or cool color?+
#6A9A51 (#6A9A51) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 99° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #6a9a51 belong to?+
#6A9A51 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 99°, 31%, 46% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #6a9a51 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6A9A51 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.31:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #6a9a51?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6A9A51 (#6A9A51) is 7489 C Medium Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6A9A51 in design

Practical guidance for using #6a9a51 (#6A9A51) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#6A9A51 (#6A9A51) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.3:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6A9A51 (#6A9A51) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#6A9A51 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

#6A9A51 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.