What color is #6CA96E?

#6CA96E is a medium, muted green. In RGB it is rgb(108, 169, 110), and in HSL hsl(122, 26%, 54%).

Is #6CA96E accessible as text?

On white, #6CA96E has a contrast ratio of 2.79:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.54:1 (passes). For text placed on #6CA96E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #6CA96E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is emerald-500 (#00BC7D).

What colors go well with #6CA96E?

#6CA96E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A86BA6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #6CA96E below.

Is #6CA96E good for buttons?

#6CA96E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #6CA96E — white text only reaches 2.79:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #6CA96E the same as CSS mediumseagreen?

No — #6CA96E is not the CSS named color mediumseagreen, but mediumseagreen (#3CB371) is the closest CSS named color.

#6CA96E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #6CA96E

Not just a swatch — here's how #6CA96E works with other colors. Named schemes with #6CA96E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #6CA96E Secondary #4C6B3B Accent #AD6C00 Surface #EEEAD6 Anchor #3C2F20

Asparagus leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #6CA96E Accent #A8C4BA Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #1A3648

Asparagus opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #6CA96E Surface #EEE9DC Highlight #F5F1E7 Secondary #B6B09F Ink #2B2723

Asparagus sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #6CA96E Secondary #AD6C00 Accent #687C4C Surface #F2EDDD Anchor #3A2B1E

This palette keeps Asparagus as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #6CA96E Secondary #B5CAB5 Support #989286 Ink #17140F

Asparagus is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Asparagus carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #6CA96E actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 47/100

Neutral

Balanced temperature — flexible, sits between warm and cool schemes.

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 32/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 57/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 40/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 41/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 65/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 37/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 77/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E3ECE3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #6BA882 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #6CA96E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #6CA96E;
  --color-base-rgb: 108 169 110;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.8% 0.107 145.0);
  --color-50: #F5FAF5;
  --color-100: #E5F0E5;
  --color-200: #CCE1CC;
  --color-300: #A7C8A8;
  --color-400: #83AF85;
  --color-500: #649165;
  --color-600: #517152;
  --color-700: #3D523E;
  --color-800: #2A372B;
  --color-900: #1B221B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  asparagus: {
    50: '#F5FAF5',
    100: '#E5F0E5',
    200: '#CCE1CC',
    300: '#A7C8A8',
    400: '#83AF85',
    500: '#649165',
    600: '#517152',
    700: '#3D523E',
    800: '#2A372B',
    900: '#1B221B',
  },
}

$base: #6CA96E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F5FAF5;
$base-100: #E5F0E5;
$base-200: #CCE1CC;
$base-300: #A7C8A8;
$base-400: #83AF85;
$base-500: #649165;
$base-600: #517152;
$base-700: #3D523E;
$base-800: #2A372B;
$base-900: #1B221B;
$base-hover: #528B53;
$base-subtle: #D5E3D5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#6CA96E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F5FAF5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E5F0E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#CCE1CC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#A7C8A8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#83AF85",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#649165",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#517152",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#3D523E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#2A372B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1B221B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #6CA96E

Color Lab

Pairs with #6CA96E

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