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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6BBD79 — Emerald
#6BBD79 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 #6BBD79
- f4faf5
- d4ecd8
- b4ddbb
- 93cf9d
- 73c080
- 53b262
- 429350
- 34733e
- 25522d
- 16321b
- 08120a
Color schemes using #6BBD79
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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#6BBD79 FAQ
What color is #6BBD79?
#6BBD79 is a shade of emerald in the green family. It has a hue of 130 degrees, 38% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6BBD79?
#6BBD79 is rgb(107, 189, 121) in RGB, hsl(130, 38%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(43%, 0%, 36%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6BBD79?
White text on this background reaches 2.29:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.18:1.
What colors go well with #6BBD79?
Its direct complement is #BD6BAF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A16BBD and #BD6B86 gives you contrast without the vibration.