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#6FAE8B color code is #6FAE8B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #6fae8b.

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#6FAE8B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #6FAE8B is 0.3552. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.59:1 against white and 8.10:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#6FAE8B on white2.59:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#6FAE8B on black8.10:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #6FAE8B2.59:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #6FAE8B8.10:1AAA

#6FAE8B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #6FAE8B?+
The hex code for #6FAE8B is #6FAE8B. In RGB it's rgb(111, 174, 139), and in HSL it's hsl(147, 28%, 56%).
What is the RGB value of #6FAE8B?+
#6FAE8B in RGB is (111, 174, 139). Written in CSS: rgb(111, 174, 139).
What is the CMYK value of #6FAE8B?+
#6FAE8B converts to CMYK(36%, 0%, 20%, 32%) for print. Hex equivalent is #6FAE8B.
Is #6fae8b a warm or cool color?+
#6FAE8B (#6FAE8B) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 147° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #6fae8b belong to?+
#6FAE8B belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 147°, 28%, 56% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #6fae8b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#6FAE8B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.59:1 — 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 #6fae8b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #6FAE8B (#6FAE8B) is 623 C Pantone 623 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #6FAE8B in design

Practical guidance for using #6fae8b (#6FAE8B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#6FAE8B (#6FAE8B) 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, #6FAE8B (#6FAE8B) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#6FAE8B 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

#6FAE8B 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.