Beyond the Pines color: hex code #688049
Beyond the Pines has the hex code #688049. It is a desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 40.8% red, 50.2% green and 28.6% blue (104, 128, 73).
Its hue angle is 86°, with 27% saturation and 39% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 43% yellow and 50% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.77:1).
Beyond the Pines (#688049) color codes
| HEX | #688049 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(104, 128, 73) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(40.8%, 50.2%, 28.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(86, 27%, 39%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(86, 43%, 50%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 43%, 50%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(50.53, -18.78, 27.03) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(50.53, 32.91, 124.8) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(14.631, 18.862, 9.172) | |
| Decimal | 6848585 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Beyond the Pines, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #688049 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.77:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #688049 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.4:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.77:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #688049 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#857945Protanopia
no red cones#82784cDeuteranopia
no green cones#6a7c73Tritanopia
no blue cones#787878Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #688049; }
.text { color: #688049; }
.border { border: 2px solid #688049; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(104 128 73 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #688049, #4d8049); }Similar colors
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See #688049 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #688049?
- #688049 is a desaturated yellow-green known as Beyond the Pines. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Beyond the Pines?
- The RGB value is 104, 128, 73: 104 red, 128 green and 73 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Beyond the Pines?
- The complementary color is #614980, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #688049?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.77:1 and white text 4.4:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.