Color #6CDA5D Color / Colour Code #6CDA5D
This page shows the hex color code for color #6cda5d (#6CDA5D). The colour is a green tone with 63% saturation and 61% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #6CDA5D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#6CDA5D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 83, 113, and 143 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 113, 233, and 353 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #6CDA5D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 113 and saturation at 63%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 113 to 158 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 113 with its complement at 293 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 #6CDA5D
Lightness variations at hue 113 and 63% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #6CDA5D
Design Use Cases for #6CDA5D
Vibrant Brand Color
#6CDA5D has a strong 63% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 61% lightness, #6CDA5D 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
#6CDA5D falls in the green range (hue 113). 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 #6CDA5D (hue 113) to its complement at hue 293. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 143. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6cda5d, #cc5dda);
CSS Code for #6CDA5D
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About Color #6CDA5D (#6CDA5D)
#6CDA5D is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 108 red, 218 green, and 93 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 113 degrees with 63% saturation and 61% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #6CDA5D is 171/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 50% cyan, 0% magenta, 57% yellow, and 15% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #6CDA5D against white is 1.78:1 and against black is 11.82:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 11.82:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #CC5DDA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #6CDA5D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #AADA5D and #5DDA8D, 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 #6CDA5D
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #6CDA5D?
- #6CDA5D is Color #6CDA5D, a green color (colour) with RGB(108, 218, 93), HSL(113, 63%, 61%), and CMYK(50%, 0%, 57%, 15%). Its perceived brightness is 171/255.
- Is #6CDA5D accessible for text?
- Against white, #6CDA5D has a contrast ratio of 1.78:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 11.82:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #6CDA5D?
- The complementary colour is #CC5DDA (hue 293). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #AADA5D and #5DDA8D. The triadic palette adds #5D6CDA and #DA5D6C for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #6CDA5D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #6cda5d; or rgb(108, 218, 93); or hsl(113, 63%, 61%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 113 63% 61%; 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.