Thyme and Place color: hex code #6F8770
Thyme and Place has the hex code #6F8770. It is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 43.5% red, 52.9% green and 43.9% blue (111, 135, 112).
Its hue angle is 122°, with 10% saturation and 48% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 18% cyan, 0% magenta, 17% yellow and 47% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.38:1).
Thyme and Place (#6F8770) color codes
| HEX | #6F8770 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(111, 135, 112) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(43.5%, 52.9%, 43.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(122, 10%, 48%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(122, 18%, 53%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(18%, 0%, 17%, 47%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(53.9, -13.38, 9.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(53.9, 16.44, 144.48) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(18.143, 21.877, 18.593) | |
| Decimal | 7309168 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Thyme and Place, 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 #6F8770 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.38:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #6F8770 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.38:1 | 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 #6F8770 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#88826fProtanopia
no red cones#848071Deuteranopia
no green cones#6d8680Tritanopia
no blue cones#818181Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6f8770; }
.text { color: #6f8770; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6f8770; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(111 135 112 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6f8770, #6f877c); }Similar colors
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See #6F8770 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #6F8770?
- #6F8770 is a grayish green known as Thyme and Place. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Thyme and Place?
- The RGB value is 111, 135, 112: 111 red, 135 green and 112 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Thyme and Place?
- The complementary color is #876F86, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6F8770?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.38:1 and white text 3.91:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.