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#6CB253 color code is #6CB253. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6cb253.

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#6CB253 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6CB253 is 0.3565. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.58:1 against white and 8.13:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6CB253 on white2.58:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#6CB253 on black8.13:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #6CB2532.58:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #6CB2538.13:1AAA

#6CB253 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6CB253?+
The hex code for #6CB253 is #6CB253. In RGB it's rgb(108, 178, 83), and in HSL it's hsl(104, 38%, 51%).
What is the RGB value of #6CB253?+
#6CB253 in RGB is (108, 178, 83). Written in CSS: rgb(108, 178, 83).
What is the CMYK value of #6CB253?+
#6CB253 converts to CMYK(39%, 0%, 53%, 30%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6CB253.
Is #6cb253 a warm or cool color?+
#6CB253 (#6CB253) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 104° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #6cb253 belong to?+
#6CB253 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 104°, 38%, 51% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #6cb253 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6CB253 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.58:1 — 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 #6cb253?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6CB253 (#6CB253) is 7489 C Medium Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6CB253 in design

Practical guidance for using #6cb253 (#6CB253) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#6CB253 (#6CB253) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6CB253 (#6CB253) 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

#6CB253 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

#6CB253 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.