Color #006C2E Color / Colour Code #006C2E
This page shows the hex color code for color #006c2e (#006C2E). The colour is a green tone with 100% saturation and 21% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #006C2E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#006C2E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 116, 146, and 176 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 146, 266, and 26 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #006C2E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 146 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 146 to 191 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 146 with its complement at 326 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 #006C2E
Lightness variations at hue 146 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #006C2E
Design Use Cases for #006C2E
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #006C2E 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
#006C2E at 21% 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
#006C2E falls in the green range (hue 146). 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 #006C2E (hue 146) to its complement at hue 326. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 176. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #006c2e, #6b003d);
CSS Code for #006C2E
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Colors visually similar to #006C2E based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #006C2E (#006C2E)
#006C2E is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 0 red, 108 green, and 46 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 108.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 146 degrees with 100% saturation and 21% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #006C2E is 69/255 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, 57% yellow, and 58% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #006C2E against white is 6.59:1 and against black is 3.18:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 15% lightness.
The complementary colour #6B003D creates maximum visual tension when paired with #006C2E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #076B00 and #006B64, 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.
How to Explore Color #006C2E
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #006C2E?
- #006C2E is Color #006C2E, a green color (colour) with RGB(0, 108, 46), HSL(146, 100%, 21%), and CMYK(100%, 0%, 57%, 58%). Its perceived brightness is 69/255.
- Is #006C2E accessible for text?
- Against white, #006C2E has a contrast ratio of 6.59:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.18:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #006C2E?
- The complementary colour is #6B003D (hue 326). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #076B00 and #006B64. The triadic palette adds #2E006B and #6B2E00 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #006C2E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #006c2e; or rgb(0, 108, 46); or hsl(146, 100%, 21%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 146 100% 21%; 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.