#006F0D color
The hex color #006F0D is a dark, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 0% red, 43.5% green and 5.1% blue (0, 111, 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 56% black.
The closest named color is Leafy Lush (#08690E), a difference of 2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.4:1).
#006F0D color codes
| HEX | #006F0D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 111, 13) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(0%, 43.5%, 5.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(127, 100%, 22%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(127, 100%, 44%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(100%, 0%, 88%, 56%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(40.24, -46.06, 41.87) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(40.24, 62.25, 137.73) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.757, 11.397, 2.277) | |
| Decimal | 28429 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #006F0D, 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 #006F0D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.28:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.4:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #006F0D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.4:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.28:1 | 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 #006F0D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#716300Protanopia
no red cones#675c1bDeuteranopia
no green cones#006c5eTritanopia
no blue cones#5f5f5fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #006f0d; }
.text { color: #006f0d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #006f0d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(0 111 13 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #006f0d, #006f45); }
Similar colors
#08690eLeafy Lush#116611Overgrown Temple#006400Dark Green#006400Cucumber#166d29Enchanted Glen#3d7016Forest Empress#077f1bPoblano#007733Forestial
Questions
- What color is #006F0D?
- #006F0D 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 #006F0D?
- The RGB value is 0, 111, 13: 0 red, 111 green and 13 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #006F0D?
- The complementary color is #6F0062, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #006F0D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.28:1 and white text 6.4:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.