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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6BB86B — Emerald
#6BB86B is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 120° 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 #6BB86B
- f5faf5
- d5ebd5
- b5dcb5
- 96cc96
- 76bd76
- 56ae56
- 459045
- 367036
- 275127
- 183118
- 081108
Color schemes using #6BB86B
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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#6BB86B FAQ
What color is #6BB86B?
#6BB86B is a shade of emerald in the green family. It has a hue of 120 degrees, 35% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6BB86B?
#6BB86B is rgb(107, 184, 107) in RGB, hsl(120, 35%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(42%, 0%, 42%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6BB86B?
White text on this background reaches 2.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.69:1.
What colors go well with #6BB86B?
Its direct complement is #B86BB8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #916BB8 and #B86B91 gives you contrast without the vibration.