#006B42 Color Information
#006B42 RGB value is (0, 107, 66). The hex color red value is 0, green is 107, and blue is 66. Its HSL format shows a hue of 157°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 21 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 0 percent, 38 percent, 58 percent.
#006B42 Color Meaning
Color #006B42 signifies collegiate tradition, academic prestige, and enduring legacy. #006B42 very dark, blue-green is the official color of Dartmouth College, suggesting ivy, heritage, and the deep woods of New England. Psychologically, color #006B42 evokes respect, tradition, and a sense of established, intellectual community. #006B42 culturally references academic regalia, elite institutions, and the solemn beauty of ancient campuses. Spiritually, #006B42 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 #006B42 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.
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Color Variations
#006B42 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
#006B42 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 #006B42 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.
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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #006B42 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.
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protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#006B42 Color FAQs
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