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#6C9438 color code is #6C9438. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6c9438.

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#6C9438 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6C9438 is 0.2465. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.54:1 against white and 5.93:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6C9438 on white3.54:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#6C9438 on black5.93:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #6C94383.54:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #6C94385.93:1AA

#6C9438 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6C9438?+
The hex code for #6C9438 is #6C9438. In RGB it's rgb(108, 148, 56), and in HSL it's hsl(86, 45%, 40%).
What is the RGB value of #6C9438?+
#6C9438 in RGB is (108, 148, 56). Written in CSS: rgb(108, 148, 56).
What is the CMYK value of #6C9438?+
#6C9438 converts to CMYK(27%, 0%, 62%, 42%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6C9438.
Is #6c9438 a warm or cool color?+
#6C9438 (#6C9438) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 86° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #6c9438 belong to?+
#6C9438 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 86°, 45%, 40% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #6c9438 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6C9438 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.54:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #6c9438?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6C9438 (#6C9438) is 4606 C Avocado 70s, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6C9438 in design

Practical guidance for using #6c9438 (#6C9438) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#6C9438 (#6C9438) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.9:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6C9438 (#6C9438) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow-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

#6C9438 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

#6C9438 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.