What color is #6EA46D?

#6EA46D is a medium, muted green. In RGB it is rgb(110, 164, 109), and in HSL hsl(119, 23%, 54%).

Is #6EA46D accessible as text?

On white, #6EA46D has a contrast ratio of 2.92:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.19:1 (passes). For text placed on #6EA46D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #6EA46D?

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

What colors go well with #6EA46D?

#6EA46D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A46FA5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #6EA46D below.

Is #6EA46D good for buttons?

#6EA46D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #6EA46D — white text only reaches 2.92:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #6EA46D the same as CSS mediumseagreen?

No — #6EA46D is not the CSS named color mediumseagreen, but mediumseagreen (#3CB371) is the closest CSS named color.

#6EA46D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #6EA46D

Not just a swatch — here's how #6EA46D works with other colors. Named schemes with #6EA46D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #6EA46D Secondary #4C6B3B Accent #AD6B00 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 #6EA46D Accent #A8C4BA Surface #E2D9BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #193648

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 #6EA46D 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 #6EA46D Secondary #AD6B00 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 #6EA46D Secondary #B3C6B2 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 #6EA46D 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 48/100

Neutral

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

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

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 62/100

High

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

Luxury 41/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 67/100

High

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

Surface fit 38/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 78/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #6EA46D with

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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 6.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E4EBE4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #6FA580 — 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 #6EA46D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #6EA46D;
  --color-base-rgb: 110 164 109;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(66.6% 0.098 144.0);
  --color-50: #F5F9F5;
  --color-100: #E6F0E6;
  --color-200: #CDE0CD;
  --color-300: #A9C6A9;
  --color-400: #87AC86;
  --color-500: #678F66;
  --color-600: #536F53;
  --color-700: #3E513E;
  --color-800: #2B362B;
  --color-900: #1C221B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  asparagus: {
    50: '#F5F9F5',
    100: '#E6F0E6',
    200: '#CDE0CD',
    300: '#A9C6A9',
    400: '#87AC86',
    500: '#678F66',
    600: '#536F53',
    700: '#3E513E',
    800: '#2B362B',
    900: '#1C221B',
  },
}

$base: #6EA46D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F5F9F5;
$base-100: #E6F0E6;
$base-200: #CDE0CD;
$base-300: #A9C6A9;
$base-400: #87AC86;
$base-500: #678F66;
$base-600: #536F53;
$base-700: #3E513E;
$base-800: #2B362B;
$base-900: #1C221B;
$base-hover: #568755;
$base-subtle: #D6E2D6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#6EA46D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F5F9F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#E6F0E6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#CDE0CD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#A9C6A9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#87AC86",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#678F66",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#536F53",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#3E513E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#2B362B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#1C221B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #6EA46D

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Pairs with #6EA46D

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