#006D14 Hex Color
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This deep, saturated forest green feels stable and serious. With a 6.6:1 contrast ratio against white text, it works well for UI elements and small body copy. Because this color carries heavy visual weight, use it as a supporting accent rather than a dominant background. The hex code for this shade is #006d14, which pairs best with soft, warm neutrals to balance its intensity.
Questions about #006d14
What is #006d14 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #006d14 is rgb(0, 109, 20), in HSL hsl(131, 100%, 21%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 82%, 57%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
How should I effectively use #006d14 in a user interface?
#006d14 works best as a strategic accent rather than a dominant background color because of its heavy visual weight. It provides a strong 6.6:1 contrast ratio against white text, making it an ideal choice for actionable buttons, alerts, or specific data highlights.
What colors pair best with #006d14 to balance its intensity?
Is #006d14 readable on white or black?
#006d14 has a 6.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.19:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.