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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6BBD6B — Emerald
#6BBD6B 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 #6BBD6B
- f4faf4
- d4ecd4
- b4ddb4
- 93cf93
- 73c073
- 53b253
- 429342
- 347334
- 255225
- 163216
- 081208
Color schemes using #6BBD6B
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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#6BBD6B FAQ
What color is #6BBD6B?
#6BBD6B is a shade of emerald in the green family. It has a hue of 120 degrees, 38% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6BBD6B?
#6BBD6B is rgb(107, 189, 107) in RGB, hsl(120, 38%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(43%, 0%, 43%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6BBD6B?
White text on this background reaches 2.3:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.12:1.
What colors go well with #6BBD6B?
Its direct complement is #BD6BBD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #946BBD and #BD6B94 gives you contrast without the vibration.