#006E0D color
The hex color #006E0D is a dark, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 0% red, 43.1% green and 5.1% blue (0, 110, 13).
Its hue angle is 127°, with 100% saturation and 22% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 100% cyan, 0% magenta, 88% yellow and 57% black.
The closest named color is Leafy Lush (#08690E), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.49:1).
#006E0D color codes
| HEX | #006E0D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 110, 13) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(0%, 43.1%, 5.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(127, 100%, 22%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(127, 100%, 43%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(100%, 0%, 88%, 57%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(39.88, -45.76, 41.54) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(39.88, 61.8, 137.77) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.648, 11.18, 2.241) | |
| Decimal | 28173 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #006E0D, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #006E0D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.49:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #006E0D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.49:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #006E0D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#706200Protanopia
no red cones#665b1aDeuteranopia
no green cones#006b5dTritanopia
no blue cones#5e5e5eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #006e0d; }
.text { color: #006e0d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #006e0d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(0 110 13 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #006e0d, #006e44); }
Similar colors
#08690eLeafy Lush#116611Overgrown Temple#006400Dark Green#006400Cucumber#166d29Enchanted Glen#3d7016Forest Empress#0d6323Woodland Wonder#007733Forestial
Questions
- What color is #006E0D?
- #006E0D is a dark, vivid green, closest to the named color Leafy Lush. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #006E0D?
- The RGB value is 0, 110, 13: 0 red, 110 green and 13 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #006E0D?
- The complementary color is #6E0061, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #006E0D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.24:1 and white text 6.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.