#678D6A color
The hex color #678D6A is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 40.4% red, 55.3% green and 41.6% blue (103, 141, 106).
Its hue angle is 125°, with 16% saturation and 48% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 27% cyan, 0% magenta, 25% yellow and 45% black.
The closest named color is Kashmir (#6F8D6A), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.59:1).
#678D6A color codes
| HEX | #678D6A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(103, 141, 106) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(40.4%, 55.3%, 41.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(125, 16%, 48%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(125, 27%, 55%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(27%, 0%, 25%, 45%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(55.04, -20.6, 14.52) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(55.04, 25.2, 144.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(17.719, 22.973, 17.134) | |
| Decimal | 6786410 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #678D6A, 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 #678D6A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.59:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #678D6A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.59:1 | 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 #678D6A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8e8668Protanopia
no red cones#88826cDeuteranopia
no green cones#638b83Tritanopia
no blue cones#848484Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #678d6a; }
.text { color: #678d6a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #678d6a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(103 141 106 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #678d6a, #678d7d); }
Similar colors
#6f8d6aKashmir#70916cPaying Mantis#628468Clouded Pine#748d70Toad#7a8f68Crispy Crunch#6f8770Thyme and Place#559260Medusa#738f5dFour Leaf Clover
Closest common color name: Sea Green.
Questions
- What color is #678D6A?
- #678D6A is a grayish green, closest to the named color Kashmir. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #678D6A?
- The RGB value is 103, 141, 106: 103 red, 141 green and 106 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #678D6A?
- The complementary color is #8D678A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #678D6A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.59:1 and white text 3.75:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.