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#66FF66 color code is #66FF66. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #66ff66.

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#66FF66 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #66FF66 is 0.7530. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.31:1 against white and 16.06:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#66FF66 on white1.31:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#66FF66 on black16.06:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #66FF661.31:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #66FF6616.06:1AAA

#66FF66 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #66FF66?+
The hex code for #66FF66 is #66FF66. In RGB it's rgb(102, 255, 102), and in HSL it's hsl(120, 100%, 70%).
What is the RGB value of #66FF66?+
#66FF66 in RGB is (102, 255, 102). Written in CSS: rgb(102, 255, 102).
What is the CMYK value of #66FF66?+
#66FF66 converts to CMYK(60%, 0%, 60%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #66FF66.
Is #66ff66 a warm or cool color?+
#66FF66 (#66FF66) is a transitional green — its hue sits at 120° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #66ff66 belong to?+
#66FF66 belongs to the green family. Its HSL is 120°, 100%, 70% — a transitional tone within the broader green group.
Is #66ff66 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#66FF66 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.31:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #66ff66?+
The nearest Pantone match for #66FF66 (#66FF66) is 3170 C Soft Emerald, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #66FF66 in design

Practical guidance for using #66ff66 (#66FF66) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#66FF66 (#66FF66) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 16.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #66FF66 (#66FF66) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into finance (growth), health, sustainability, organic & natural products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#66FF66 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#66FF66 is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.