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#A6BF40 color code is #A6BF40. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a6bf40.

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#A6BF40 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A6BF40 is 0.4574. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.07:1 against white and 10.15:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A6BF40 on white2.07:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#A6BF40 on black10.15:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #A6BF402.07:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #A6BF4010.15:1AAA

#A6BF40 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A6BF40?+
The hex code for #A6BF40 is #A6BF40. In RGB it's rgb(166, 191, 64), and in HSL it's hsl(72, 50%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #A6BF40?+
#A6BF40 in RGB is (166, 191, 64). Written in CSS: rgb(166, 191, 64).
What is the CMYK value of #A6BF40?+
#A6BF40 converts to CMYK(13%, 0%, 66%, 25%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A6BF40.
Is #a6bf40 a warm or cool color?+
#A6BF40 (#A6BF40) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 72° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a6bf40 belong to?+
#A6BF40 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 72°, 50%, 50% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #a6bf40 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A6BF40 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.07:1 — 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 #a6bf40?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A6BF40 (#A6BF40) is 3115 C Apple, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A6BF40 in design

Practical guidance for using #a6bf40 (#A6BF40) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#A6BF40 (#A6BF40) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A6BF40 (#A6BF40) 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

#A6BF40 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

#A6BF40 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.