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Reseda Green (RAL 6011)
Reseda Green (RAL 6011)
#687D56Click to copy
Reseda Green (RAL 6011) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(104, 125, 86)Copy
HSLhsl(92, 18%, 41%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(92, 31%, 49%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(17%, 0%, 31%, 51%)Copy
Reseda Green (RAL 6011) Color Schemes
Complementary
#687D56
Click to copy#6B567D
Click to copyAnalogous
#7B7D56
Click to copy#567D58
Click to copySplit Complementary
#58567D
Click to copy#7D567B
Click to copyMonochromatic
#687D56
Click to copy#9CA099
Click to copy#CFD1CE
Click to copy#36412C
Click to copy#030403
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyReseda Green (RAL 6011) WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
4.51 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.66 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.14 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.80 : 1
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Reseda Green (RAL 6011) Shade Variants
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Reseda Green (RAL 6011) Color Introduction
Definition
Reseda Green (RAL 6011) (HEX #687D56) has the RGB value rgb(104, 125, 86), the HSL value hsl(92°, 18%, 41%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(17%, 0%, 31%, 51%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Reseda Green (RAL 6011) is #6B567D, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #7B7D56 and #567D57 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#57567D, #7D567B) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Reseda Green (RAL 6011) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Reseda Green (RAL 6011) has a contrast ratio of 4.51:1 against white and 4.66:1 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, Reseda Green (RAL 6011) has a lightness of 41% and a saturation of 18%, 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 light green with a gray tone.
Color Psychology
Green can evoke relaxation, safety and balance, with a marked soothing effect; psychologically it symbolizes nature, health and hope. For this reason Reseda Green (RAL 6011) 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, Reseda Green (RAL 6011) 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.
Reseda Green (RAL 6011) Featured In
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