#608F6F color
The hex color #608F6F is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 37.6% red, 56.1% green and 43.5% blue (96, 143, 111).
Its hue angle is 139°, with 20% saturation and 47% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 33% cyan, 0% magenta, 22% yellow and 44% black.
The closest named color is Paying Mantis (#70916C), a difference of 4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.66:1).
#608F6F color codes
| HEX | #608F6F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(96, 143, 111) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(37.6%, 56.1%, 43.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(139, 20%, 47%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(139, 33%, 56%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(33%, 0%, 22%, 44%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(55.36, -23.05, 12.05) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(55.36, 26.01, 152.41) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(17.515, 23.279, 18.606) | |
| Decimal | 6328175 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #608F6F, 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 #608F6F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.66:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.71:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #608F6F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.71:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.66:1 | 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 #608F6F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8f886dProtanopia
no red cones#878271Deuteranopia
no green cones#588e86Tritanopia
no blue cones#858585Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #608f6f; }
.text { color: #608f6f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #608f6f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(96 143 111 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #608f6f, #608f87); }
Similar colors
#70916cPaying Mantis#6f8d6aKashmir#628468Clouded Pine#559260Medusa#419168Illuminati Green#748d70Toad#679b6aLeafy#4c9c77Natural Orchestra
Closest common color name: Sea Green.
Questions
- What color is #608F6F?
- #608F6F is a grayish green, closest to the named color Paying Mantis. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #608F6F?
- The RGB value is 96, 143, 111: 96 red, 143 green and 111 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #608F6F?
- The complementary color is #8F6080, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #608F6F?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.66:1 and white text 3.71:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.