#6EC820 color
The hex color #6EC820 is a moderate green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 43.1% red, 78.4% green and 12.5% blue (110, 200, 32).
Its hue angle is 92°, with 72% saturation and 45% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 45% cyan, 0% magenta, 84% yellow and 22% black.
The closest named color is Blinking Terminal (#66CC00), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.95:1).
#6EC820 color codes
| HEX | #6EC820 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(110, 200, 32) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(43.1%, 78.4%, 12.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(92, 72%, 45%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(92, 84%, 78%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(45%, 0%, 84%, 22%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(72.71, -52.3, 67.28) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(72.71, 85.21, 127.86) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(27.345, 44.726, 8.558) | |
| Decimal | 7260192 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6EC820, 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 #6EC820 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.95:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #6EC820 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.95:1 | 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 #6EC820 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d0b700Protanopia
no red cones#c4b036Deuteranopia
no green cones#6cc0aaTritanopia
no blue cones#b2b2b2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6ec820; }
.text { color: #6ec820; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6ec820; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(110 200 32 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6ec820, #20c826); }
Similar colors
#66cc00Blinking Terminal#6bc026Zunda Green#55cc11Verminal#7bc027Kiwi Crush#88cc33Overgrowth#66bb00Emerald Glitter#58bc08Frog#8ccd4cShenron Green
Closest common color name: Kelly Green.
Questions
- What color is #6EC820?
- #6EC820 is a moderate green, closest to the named color Blinking Terminal. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6EC820?
- The RGB value is 110, 200, 32: 110 red, 200 green and 32 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6EC820?
- The complementary color is #7A20C8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6EC820?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.95:1 and white text 2.11:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.