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Yellow Green (RAL 6018)
Yellow Green (RAL 6018)
#61993BClick to copy
Yellow Green (RAL 6018) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(97, 153, 59)Copy
HSLhsl(96, 44%, 42%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(96, 61%, 60%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(37%, 0%, 61%, 40%)Copy
Yellow Green (RAL 6018) Color Schemes
Complementary
#61993B
Click to copy#733B99
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#90993B
Click to copy#3B9944
Click to copySplit Complementary
#443B99
Click to copy#993B90
Click to copyMonochromatic
#61993B
Click to copy#97BA80
Click to copy#CDDEC2
Click to copy#324F1F
Click to copy#040602
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyYellow Green (RAL 6018) WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
3.43 : 1
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Black background #000000
6.13 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.14 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
3.69 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Yellow Green (RAL 6018) Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Yellow Green (RAL 6018) Color Introduction
Definition
Yellow Green (RAL 6018) (HEX #61993B) has the RGB value rgb(97, 153, 59), the HSL value hsl(96°, 44%, 42%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(37%, 0%, 61%, 40%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Yellow Green (RAL 6018) is #733B99, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #90993B and #3B9944 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#443B99, #993B90) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Yellow Green (RAL 6018) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Yellow Green (RAL 6018) has a contrast ratio of 3.43:1 against white and 6.13:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AA, making it suitable for text in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Green is the base color of nature, evoking forests, lawns and new plants. Calm yet full of life, it carries a natural sense of trust in environmental, health and finance sectors. Specifically, Yellow Green (RAL 6018) has a lightness of 42% and a saturation of 44%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: A highly visible bright green.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Yellow Green (RAL 6018) tends to leave a first impression of being calm and natural in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Green suits environmental campaigns, healthcare, tea brands and any scene that needs to convey natural trust. In real projects, Yellow Green (RAL 6018) is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Green”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Yellow Green (RAL 6018) Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.