Color swatch image showing #006942 with RGB(0,105,66) values

#006942 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #006942 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#006942 Color Information

#006942 RGB value is (0, 105, 66). The hex color red value is 0, green is 105, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 158°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 21 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 0 percent, 37 percent, 59 percent.

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#006942 Color Meaning

Color #006942 signifies collegiate tradition, academic prestige, and enduring legacy. #006942 very dark, blue-green is the official color of Dartmouth College, suggesting ivy, heritage, and the deep woods of New England. Psychologically, color #006942 evokes respect, tradition, and a sense of established, intellectual community. #006942 culturally references academic regalia, elite institutions, and the solemn beauty of ancient campuses. Spiritually, #006942 color represents the accumulation of knowledge, growth guided by tradition, and a legacy rooted in place and history, acting as a symbol for dignified and time-honored growth.

Color Conversion

Convert #006942 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#006942
RGB
rgb(0, 105, 66)
HSL
hsl(158°, 100%, 21%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 0%, 37%, 59%)
HSV
hsv(158°, 100%, 41%)
XYZ
6.0349 10.4965 6.8622
Yxy
10.4965 0.2580 0.4487
Hunter Lab
32.3983 -1.1873 0.4361
CIE-Lab
38.7192 -36.3866 14.7523

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green105 / 255 (41%)
41%
Blue66 / 255 (26%)
26%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Key (Black)59 / 100 (59%)
59%

Color Variations

#006942 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#006942 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #006942 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#006942

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #006942 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#006942

protanopia

#2d2e4b

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #006942;

Text Color

color: #006942;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #006942;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #00694240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #006942;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #006942 0%, #00462c 100%);

#006942 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #006942 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.