#6DBE54 color
The hex color #6DBE54 is a desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42.7% red, 74.5% green and 32.9% blue (109, 190, 84).
Its hue angle is 106°, with 45% saturation and 54% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 43% cyan, 0% magenta, 56% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Mantis (#74C365), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.14:1).
#6DBE54 color codes
| HEX | #6DBE54 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(109, 190, 84) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42.7%, 74.5%, 32.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(106, 45%, 54%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(106, 56%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(43%, 0%, 56%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.98, -44.69, 45.27) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.98, 63.61, 134.63) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(26.319, 40.717, 14.858) | |
| Decimal | 7192148 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6DBE54, 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 #6DBE54 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.14:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #6DBE54 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.14:1 | 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 #6DBE54 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c3af4aProtanopia
no red cones#b8a85cDeuteranopia
no green cones#67b8a6Tritanopia
no blue cones#abababAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6dbe54; }
.text { color: #6dbe54; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6dbe54; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(109 190 84 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6dbe54, #54be70); }
Similar colors
#74c365Mantis#7eba4dUltra Green#80bb66Leafy Greens#55bb33Exit Light#85bb65Dollar Bill#88bb55Makin It Rain#74af54Lost Golfer#80c872Emerald Rain
Closest common color name: Kelly Green.
Questions
- What color is #6DBE54?
- #6DBE54 is a desaturated green, closest to the named color Mantis. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6DBE54?
- The RGB value is 109, 190, 84: 109 red, 190 green and 84 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6DBE54?
- The complementary color is #A554BE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6DBE54?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.14:1 and white text 2.3:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.