Emerald 300 Color / Colour Code #6EE7B7
This page shows the hex color code for emerald 300 (#6EE7B7). The colour is a green tone with 72% saturation and 67% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #6EE7B7 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#6EE7B7 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 126, 156, and 186 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 156, 276, and 36 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #6EE7B7
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 156 and saturation at 72%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 156 to 201 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 156 with its complement at 336 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 #6EE7B7
Lightness variations at hue 156 and 72% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #6EE7B7
Design Use Cases for #6EE7B7
Vibrant Brand Color
#6EE7B7 has a strong 72% 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 67% lightness, #6EE7B7 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.
Clarity & Technology
#6EE7B7 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 156). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #6EE7B7 (hue 156) to its complement at hue 336. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 186. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6ee7b7, #e76e9f);
CSS Code for #6EE7B7
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #6EE7B7 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Emerald 300 (#6EE7B7)
#6EE7B7 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 110 red, 231 green, and 183 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 156 degrees with 72% saturation and 67% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #6EE7B7 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 52% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow, and 9% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #6EE7B7 against white is 1.52:1 and against black is 13.78:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.78:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E76E9F creates maximum visual tension when paired with #6EE7B7. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #6EE77A and #6EDBE7, 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 #6EE7B7?
- #6EE7B7 is Emerald 300, a green color (colour) with RGB(110, 231, 183), HSL(156, 72%, 67%), and CMYK(52%, 0%, 21%, 9%). Its perceived brightness is 189/255.
- Is #6EE7B7 accessible for text?
- Against white, #6EE7B7 has a contrast ratio of 1.52:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.78:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #6EE7B7?
- The complementary colour is #E76E9F (hue 336). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #6EE77A and #6EDBE7. The triadic palette adds #B76EE7 and #E7B76E for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #6EE7B7 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #6ee7b7; or rgb(110, 231, 183); or hsl(156, 72%, 67%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 156 72% 67%; 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.