#667E3A color
The hex color #667E3A is a dark, desaturated yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 40% red, 49.4% green and 22.7% blue (102, 126, 58).
Its hue angle is 81°, with 37% saturation and 36% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 54% yellow and 51% black.
The closest named color is Beyond the Pines (#688049), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.61:1).
#667E3A color codes
| HEX | #667E3A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(102, 126, 58) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(40%, 49.4%, 22.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(81, 37%, 36%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(81, 54%, 49%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 54%, 51%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(49.56, -20.4, 33.82) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(49.56, 39.5, 121.09) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(13.704, 18.052, 6.765) | |
| Decimal | 6716986 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #667E3A, 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 #667E3A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.61:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.55:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #667E3A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.55:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.61:1 | 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 #667E3A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#847734Protanopia
no red cones#81763eDeuteranopia
no green cones#6a796fTritanopia
no blue cones#767676Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #667e3a; }
.text { color: #667e3a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #667e3a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(102 126 58 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #667e3a, #447e3a); }
Similar colors
#688049Beyond the Pines#657432Muddy Green#667744Ghoul#517933Luscious Lemongrass#77824aGrasshopper#507d2aMaster Chief#63884aHomegrown#5a8643Shepherd’s Green
Closest common color name: Fern Green.
Questions
- What color is #667E3A?
- #667E3A is a dark, desaturated yellow-green, closest to the named color Beyond the Pines. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #667E3A?
- The RGB value is 102, 126, 58: 102 red, 126 green and 58 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #667E3A?
- The complementary color is #523A7E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #667E3A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.61:1 and white text 4.55:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.