Color #006408 Color / Colour Code #006408
This page shows the hex color code for color #006408 (#006408). The colour is a green tone with 100% saturation and 20% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #006408 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#006408 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 95, 125, and 155 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 125, 245, and 5 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #006408
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 125 and saturation at 100%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 125 to 170 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 125 with its complement at 305 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #006408
Lightness variations at hue 125 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #006408
Design Use Cases for #006408
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #006408 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#006408 at 20% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its green character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Success & Growth Indicators
#006408 falls in the green range (hue 125). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #006408 (hue 125) to its complement at hue 305. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 155. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #006408, #66005e);
CSS Code for #006408
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #006408 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #006408 (#006408)
#006408 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 0 red, 100 green, and 8 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 100.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 125 degrees with 100% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #006408 is 60/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 100% cyan, 0% magenta, 92% yellow, and 61% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #006408 against white is 7.43:1 and against black is 2.83:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #66005E creates maximum visual tension when paired with #006408. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #2A6600 and #00663C, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #006408?
- #006408 is Color #006408, a green color (colour) with RGB(0, 100, 8), HSL(125, 100%, 20%), and CMYK(100%, 0%, 92%, 61%). Its perceived brightness is 60/255.
- Is #006408 accessible for text?
- Against white, #006408 has a contrast ratio of 7.43:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.83:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #006408?
- The complementary colour is #66005E (hue 305). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #2A6600 and #00663C. The triadic palette adds #080066 and #660900 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #006408 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #006408; or rgb(0, 100, 8); or hsl(125, 100%, 20%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 125 100% 20%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.