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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6AAF76 — Emerald
#6AAF76 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 130° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #6AAF76
- f5faf6
- d7e9da
- b8d9be
- 9ac8a1
- 7bb885
- 5da869
- 4b8b55
- 3a6c43
- 2a4e30
- 192f1d
- 09110a
Color schemes using #6AAF76
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#6AAF76 FAQ
What color is #6AAF76?
#6AAF76 is a shade of emerald in the green family. It has a hue of 130 degrees, 30% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6AAF76?
#6AAF76 is rgb(106, 175, 118) in RGB, hsl(130, 30%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(39%, 0%, 33%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6AAF76?
White text on this background reaches 2.62:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.01:1.
What colors go well with #6AAF76?
Its direct complement is #AF6AA3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #986AAF and #AF6A81 gives you contrast without the vibration.