Color #669C07 Color / Colour Code #669C07
This page shows the hex color code for color #669c07 (#669C07). The colour is a green tone with 91% saturation and 32% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #669C07 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#669C07 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 52, 82, and 112 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 82, 202, and 322 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #669C07
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 82 and saturation at 91%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 82 to 127 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 82 with its complement at 262 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 #669C07
Lightness variations at hue 82 and 91% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #669C07
Design Use Cases for #669C07
High-Impact Accent
With 91% saturation, #669C07 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.
Primary Interface Color
At 32% lightness, #669C07 is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Success & Growth Indicators
#669C07 falls in the green range (hue 82). 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 #669C07 (hue 82) to its complement at hue 262. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 112. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #669c07, #3e079c);
CSS Code for #669C07
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About Color #669C07 (#669C07)
#669C07 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 102 red, 156 green, and 7 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 22.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 82 degrees with 91% saturation and 32% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #669C07 is 123/255 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 35% cyan, 0% magenta, 96% yellow, and 39% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #669C07 against white is 3.32:1 and against black is 6.32:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 6.32:1.
The complementary colour #3E079C creates maximum visual tension when paired with #669C07. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #9C8807 and #1B9C07, 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 #669C07?
- #669C07 is Color #669C07, a green color (colour) with RGB(102, 156, 7), HSL(82, 91%, 32%), and CMYK(35%, 0%, 96%, 39%). Its perceived brightness is 123/255.
- Is #669C07 accessible for text?
- Against white, #669C07 has a contrast ratio of 3.32:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.32:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #669C07?
- The complementary colour is #3E079C (hue 262). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #9C8807 and #1B9C07. The triadic palette adds #07659C and #9C0765 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #669C07 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #669c07; or rgb(102, 156, 7); or hsl(82, 91%, 32%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 82 91% 32%; 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.