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#6D9E2E color code is #6D9E2E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6d9e2e.

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#6D9E2E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6D9E2E is 0.2790. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.19:1 against white and 6.58:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6D9E2E on white3.19:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#6D9E2E on black6.58:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #6D9E2E3.19:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #6D9E2E6.58:1AA

#6D9E2E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6D9E2E?+
The hex code for #6D9E2E is #6D9E2E. In RGB it's rgb(109, 158, 46), and in HSL it's hsl(86, 55%, 40%).
What is the RGB value of #6D9E2E?+
#6D9E2E in RGB is (109, 158, 46). Written in CSS: rgb(109, 158, 46).
What is the CMYK value of #6D9E2E?+
#6D9E2E converts to CMYK(31%, 0%, 71%, 38%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6D9E2E.
Is #6d9e2e a warm or cool color?+
#6D9E2E (#6D9E2E) 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 #6d9e2e belong to?+
#6D9E2E belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 86°, 55%, 40% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #6d9e2e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6D9E2E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.19:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #6d9e2e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6D9E2E (#6D9E2E) is 4647 C Jewel Peridot, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6D9E2E in design

Practical guidance for using #6d9e2e (#6D9E2E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#6D9E2E (#6D9E2E) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.6:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #6D9E2E (#6D9E2E) 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

#6D9E2E 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

#6D9E2E 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.