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#6CA249 color code is #6CA249. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6ca249.

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#6CA249 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6CA249 is 0.2951. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.04:1 against white and 6.90:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6CA249 on white3.04:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#6CA249 on black6.90:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #6CA2493.04:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #6CA2496.90:1AA

#6CA249 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6CA249?+
The hex code for #6CA249 is #6CA249. In RGB it's rgb(108, 162, 73), and in HSL it's hsl(96, 38%, 46%).
What is the RGB value of #6CA249?+
#6CA249 in RGB is (108, 162, 73). Written in CSS: rgb(108, 162, 73).
What is the CMYK value of #6CA249?+
#6CA249 converts to CMYK(33%, 0%, 55%, 36%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6CA249.
Is #6ca249 a warm or cool color?+
#6CA249 (#6CA249) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 96° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #6ca249 belong to?+
#6CA249 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 96°, 38%, 46% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #6ca249 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6CA249 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.04:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #6ca249?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6CA249 (#6CA249) is 7489 C Medium Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6CA249 in design

Practical guidance for using #6ca249 (#6CA249) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#6CA249 (#6CA249) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.9:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6CA249 (#6CA249) 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

#6CA249 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

#6CA249 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.