#69BF36 color
The hex color #69BF36 is a moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 41.2% red, 74.9% green and 21.2% blue (105, 191, 54).
Its hue angle is 98°, with 56% saturation and 48% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 45% cyan, 0% magenta, 72% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Zunda Green (#6BC026), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.11:1).
#69BF36 color codes
| HEX | #69BF36 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(105, 191, 54) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(41.2%, 74.9%, 21.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(98, 56%, 48%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(98, 72%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(45%, 0%, 72%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.85, -49.14, 57.81) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.85, 75.87, 130.37) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(25.122, 40.53, 9.989) | |
| Decimal | 6930230 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #69BF36, 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 #69BF36 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.11:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #69BF36 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.11:1 | 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 #69BF36 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c6af1eProtanopia
no red cones#baa843Deuteranopia
no green cones#65b8a4Tritanopia
no blue cones#abababAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #69bf36; }
.text { color: #69bf36; }
.border { border: 2px solid #69bf36; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(105 191 54 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #69bf36, #36bf48); }
Similar colors
#6bc026Zunda Green#55bb33Exit Light#58bc08Frog#4cbb17Kelly Green#4cbb17Luigi#66bb00Emerald Glitter#7bc027Kiwi Crush#7bb92bJubilant Meadow
Questions
- What color is #69BF36?
- #69BF36 is a moderate green, closest to the named color Zunda Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #69BF36?
- The RGB value is 105, 191, 54: 105 red, 191 green and 54 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #69BF36?
- The complementary color is #8C36BF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #69BF36?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.11:1 and white text 2.31:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.