#676E43 color
The hex color #676E43 is a dark, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 40.4% red, 43.1% green and 26.3% blue (103, 110, 67).
Its hue angle is 70°, with 24% saturation and 35% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 39% yellow and 57% black.
The closest named color is Bancha (#666A47), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.4:1).
#676E43 color codes
| HEX | #676E43 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(103, 110, 67) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(40.4%, 43.1%, 26.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(70, 24%, 35%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(70, 39%, 43%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 39%, 57%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(44.86, -10.22, 23.11) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(44.86, 25.27, 113.86) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(12.183, 14.441, 7.455) | |
| Decimal | 6778435 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #676E43, 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 #676E43 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.89:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.4:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #676E43 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.4:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.89:1 | 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 #676E43 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#746a40Protanopia
no red cones#736a45Deuteranopia
no green cones#6b6a63Tritanopia
no blue cones#6a6a6aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #676e43; }
.text { color: #676e43; }
.border { border: 2px solid #676e43; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(103 110 67 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #676e43, #526e43); }
Similar colors
#666a47Bancha#6b6d4eHerbal Whispers#696845Eat Your Greens#69673aJungle Civilization#667744Ghoul#6e6a44Beat Around the Bush#6f7755Dill#5f674bMonstera
Closest common color name: Dark Olive Green.
Questions
- What color is #676E43?
- #676E43 is a dark, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Bancha. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #676E43?
- The RGB value is 103, 110, 67: 103 red, 110 green and 67 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #676E43?
- The complementary color is #4A436E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #676E43?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.89:1 and white text 5.4:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.