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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6BCC9A — Emerald
#6BCC9A is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 149° 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 #6BCC9A
- f4fbf7
- d1efdf
- aee3c8
- 8bd7b0
- 68cb98
- 45bf80
- 369f69
- 2a7c52
- 1e593b
- 123624
- 07130d
Color schemes using #6BCC9A
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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#6BCC9A FAQ
What color is #6BCC9A?
#6BCC9A is a shade of emerald in the green family. It has a hue of 149 degrees, 49% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6BCC9A?
#6BCC9A is rgb(107, 204, 154) in RGB, hsl(149, 49%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(48%, 0%, 25%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6BCC9A?
White text on this background reaches 1.96:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.73:1.
What colors go well with #6BCC9A?
Its direct complement is #CC6B9D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CB6BCC and #CC6B6C gives you contrast without the vibration.