#6A664A color
The hex color #6A664A is a dark, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 41.6% red, 40% green and 29% blue (106, 102, 74).
Its hue angle is 53°, with 18% saturation and 35% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 30% yellow and 58% black.
The closest named color is Eat Your Greens (#696845), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.81:1).
#6A664A color codes
| HEX | #6A664A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(106, 102, 74) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(41.6%, 40%, 29%) | |
| HSL | hsl(53, 18%, 35%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(53, 30%, 42%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 30%, 58%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(42.86, -3.34, 16.44) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(42.86, 16.77, 101.47) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(11.931, 13.062, 8.37) | |
| Decimal | 6973002 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6A664A, 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 #6A664A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.81:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #6A664A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.81:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.61:1 | 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 #6A664A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6b6448Protanopia
no red cones#6d664bDeuteranopia
no green cones#6f625fTritanopia
no blue cones#656565Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6a664a; }
.text { color: #6a664a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6a664a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(106 102 74 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6a664a, #5e6a4a); }
Similar colors
#696845Eat Your Greens#6e6a44Beat Around the Bush#6b6d4eHerbal Whispers#737054Secret Path#67614fIvy Topiary#666a47Bancha#6b6047Ochicha Latte#69673aJungle Civilization
Closest common color name: Ebony.
Questions
- What color is #6A664A?
- #6A664A is a dark, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Eat Your Greens. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6A664A?
- The RGB value is 106, 102, 74: 106 red, 102 green and 74 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6A664A?
- The complementary color is #4A4E6A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6A664A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.61:1 and white text 5.81:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.