Color #6BF863 Color / Colour Code #6BF863
This page shows the hex color code for color #6bf863 (#6BF863). The colour is a green tone with 91% saturation and 68% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #6BF863 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#6BF863 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 87, 117, and 147 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 117, 237, and 357 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #6BF863
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 117 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 117 to 162 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 117 with its complement at 297 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 #6BF863
Lightness variations at hue 117 and 91% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #6BF863
Design Use Cases for #6BF863
High-Impact Accent
With 91% saturation, #6BF863 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.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 68% lightness, #6BF863 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Success & Growth Indicators
#6BF863 falls in the green range (hue 117). 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 #6BF863 (hue 117) to its complement at hue 297. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 147. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6bf863, #f063f8);
CSS Code for #6BF863
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About Color #6BF863 (#6BF863)
#6BF863 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 107 red, 248 green, and 99 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 117 degrees with 91% saturation and 68% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #6BF863 is 189/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 57% cyan, 0% magenta, 60% yellow, and 3% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #6BF863 against white is 1.38:1 and against black is 15.23:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.23:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F063F8 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #6BF863. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #B5F863 and #63F8A6, 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 #6BF863?
- #6BF863 is Color #6BF863, a green color (colour) with RGB(107, 248, 99), HSL(117, 91%, 68%), and CMYK(57%, 0%, 60%, 3%). Its perceived brightness is 189/255.
- Is #6BF863 accessible for text?
- Against white, #6BF863 has a contrast ratio of 1.38:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.23:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #6BF863?
- The complementary colour is #F063F8 (hue 297). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #B5F863 and #63F8A6. The triadic palette adds #636BF8 and #F8636B for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #6BF863 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #6bf863; or rgb(107, 248, 99); or hsl(117, 91%, 68%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 117 91% 68%; 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.