#46DA6B color
The hex color #46DA6B is a moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 27.5% red, 85.5% green and 42% blue (70, 218, 107).
Its hue angle is 135°, with 67% saturation and 56% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 68% cyan, 0% magenta, 51% yellow and 15% black.
The closest named color is Hello Spring (#44DD66), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.5:1).
#46DA6B color codes
| HEX | #46DA6B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(70, 218, 107) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(27.5%, 85.5%, 42%) | |
| HSL | hsl(135, 67%, 56%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(135, 68%, 85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(68%, 0%, 51%, 15%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.58, -61.99, 43.2) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.58, 75.56, 145.13) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(30.249, 52.503, 22.447) | |
| Decimal | 4643435 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #46DA6B, 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 #46DA6B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.5:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.83:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #46DA6B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.83:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.5:1 | Pass | Pass | 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 #46DA6B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dcc761Protanopia
no red cones#cabb73Deuteranopia
no green cones#00d6c0Tritanopia
no blue cones#c0c0c0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #46da6b; }
.text { color: #46da6b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #46da6b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(70 218 107 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #46da6b, #46dab5); }
Similar colors
#44dd66Hello Spring#11dd66Limonana#11dd55Green Priestess#24dd7eShivering Green#58d854Koopa Green Shell#77dd77Pastel Green#11cc55Battletoad#00cc55Alienated
Questions
- What color is #46DA6B?
- #46DA6B is a moderate green, closest to the named color Hello Spring. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #46DA6B?
- The RGB value is 70, 218, 107: 70 red, 218 green and 107 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #46DA6B?
- The complementary color is #DA46B5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #46DA6B?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.5:1 and white text 1.83:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.