#606C54 color
The hex color #606C54 is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 37.6% red, 42.4% green and 32.9% blue (96, 108, 84).
Its hue angle is 90°, with 13% saturation and 38% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 22% yellow and 58% black.
The closest named color is Hinterland (#616C51), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.57:1).
#606C54 color codes
| HEX | #606C54 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(96, 108, 84) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(37.6%, 42.4%, 32.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(90, 13%, 38%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(90, 22%, 42%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 0%, 22%, 58%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(44.02, -9.37, 11.95) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(44.02, 15.18, 128.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(11.786, 13.852, 10.439) | |
| Decimal | 6319188 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #606C54, 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 #606C54 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.57:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #606C54 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.57:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.77:1 | Fail | 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 #606C54 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6f6953Protanopia
no red cones#6d6855Deuteranopia
no green cones#616a65Tritanopia
no blue cones#686868Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #606c54; }
.text { color: #606c54; }
.border { border: 2px solid #606c54; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(96 108 84 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #606c54, #546c54); }
Similar colors
#616c51Hinterland#5f6957Italian Basil#5f674bMonstera#5b6f55Cactus#6b6d4eHerbal Whispers#666a47Bancha#5e6354Black Forest#6f7755Dill
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #606C54?
- #606C54 is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Hinterland. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #606C54?
- The RGB value is 96, 108, 84: 96 red, 108 green and 84 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #606C54?
- The complementary color is #60546C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #606C54?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.77:1 and white text 5.57:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.