#678A6A color
The hex color #678A6A is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 40.4% red, 54.1% green and 41.6% blue (103, 138, 106).
Its hue angle is 125°, with 15% saturation and 47% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 25% cyan, 0% magenta, 23% yellow and 46% black.
The closest named color is Kashmir (#6F8D6A), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.42:1).
#678A6A color codes
| HEX | #678A6A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(103, 138, 106) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(40.4%, 54.1%, 41.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(125, 15%, 47%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(125, 25%, 54%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 0%, 23%, 46%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(54.13, -19.03, 13.25) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(54.13, 23.19, 145.16) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(17.283, 22.101, 16.988) | |
| Decimal | 6785642 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #678A6A, 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 #678A6A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.42:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.87:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #678A6A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.87:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.42:1 | 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 #678A6A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8b8468Protanopia
no red cones#85806cDeuteranopia
no green cones#638881Tritanopia
no blue cones#818181Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #678a6a; }
.text { color: #678a6a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #678a6a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(103 138 106 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #678a6a, #678a7b); }
Similar colors
#6f8d6aKashmir#628468Clouded Pine#70916cPaying Mantis#748d70Toad#6f8770Thyme and Place#7a8f68Crispy Crunch#6a7e5fEmerald City#76856aWreath
Closest common color name: Smoke.
Questions
- What color is #678A6A?
- #678A6A is a grayish green, closest to the named color Kashmir. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #678A6A?
- The RGB value is 103, 138, 106: 103 red, 138 green and 106 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #678A6A?
- The complementary color is #8A6787, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #678A6A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.42:1 and white text 3.87:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.