#68897F color
The hex color #68897F is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 40.8% red, 53.7% green and 49.8% blue (104, 137, 127).
Its hue angle is 162°, with 14% saturation and 47% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 24% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 46% black.
The closest named color is Aloe Vera (#678779), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.47:1).
#68897F color codes
| HEX | #68897F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(104, 137, 127) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(40.8%, 53.7%, 49.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(162, 14%, 47%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(162, 24%, 54%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 0%, 7%, 46%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(54.41, -13.82, 1.57) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(54.41, 13.91, 173.5) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(18.484, 22.366, 23.418) | |
| Decimal | 6850943 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #68897F, 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 #68897F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.47:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.84:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #68897F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.84:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.47:1 | 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 #68897F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#87857fProtanopia
no red cones#818080Deuteranopia
no green cones#608a86Tritanopia
no blue cones#828282Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #68897f; }
.text { color: #68897f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #68897f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(104 137 127 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #68897f, #688289); }
Similar colors
#678779Aloe Vera#657f7aUnderwater World#677f70Ecological#75978fYucca#74857fArmour#6d9292Juniper#5e7e7dStream Burble#6f8770Thyme and Place
Questions
- What color is #68897F?
- #68897F is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Aloe Vera. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #68897F?
- The RGB value is 104, 137, 127: 104 red, 137 green and 127 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #68897F?
- The complementary color is #896872, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #68897F?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.47:1 and white text 3.84:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.