Color #106906 Color / Colour Code #106906
This page shows the hex color code for color #106906 (#106906). The colour is a green tone with 89% saturation and 22% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #106906 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#106906 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 84, 114, and 144 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 114, 234, and 354 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #106906
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 114 and saturation at 89%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 114 to 159 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 114 with its complement at 294 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 #106906
Lightness variations at hue 114 and 89% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #106906
Design Use Cases for #106906
High-Impact Accent
With 89% saturation, #106906 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
#106906 at 22% 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
#106906 falls in the green range (hue 114). 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 #106906 (hue 114) to its complement at hue 294. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 144. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #106906, #60066a);
CSS Code for #106906
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Colors visually similar to #106906 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #106906 (#106906)
#106906 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 16 red, 105 green, and 6 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 17.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 114 degrees with 89% saturation and 22% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #106906 is 67/255 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 85% cyan, 0% magenta, 94% yellow, and 59% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #106906 against white is 6.90:1 and against black is 3.05:1. 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 #60066A creates maximum visual tension when paired with #106906. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #426A06 and #066A2E, 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 #106906?
- #106906 is Color #106906, a green color (colour) with RGB(16, 105, 6), HSL(114, 89%, 22%), and CMYK(85%, 0%, 94%, 59%). Its perceived brightness is 67/255.
- Is #106906 accessible for text?
- Against white, #106906 has a contrast ratio of 6.90:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.05:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #106906?
- The complementary colour is #60066A (hue 294). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #426A06 and #066A2E. The triadic palette adds #06106A and #6A0610 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #106906 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #106906; or rgb(16, 105, 6); or hsl(114, 89%, 22%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 114 89% 22%; 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.