#6A6F4E color
The hex color #6A6F4E is a dark, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 41.6% red, 43.5% green and 30.6% blue (106, 111, 78).
Its hue angle is 69°, with 17% saturation and 37% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 30% yellow and 56% black.
The closest named color is Herbal Whispers (#6B6D4E), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.25:1).
#6A6F4E color codes
| HEX | #6A6F4E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(106, 111, 78) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(41.6%, 43.5%, 30.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(69, 17%, 37%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(69, 30%, 44%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 30%, 56%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(45.61, -7.93, 17.79) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(45.61, 19.48, 114.02) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(13.003, 14.983, 9.413) | |
| Decimal | 6975310 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6A6F4E, 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 #6A6F4E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.25:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #6A6F4E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.25:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4:1 | 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 #6A6F4E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#746c4cProtanopia
no red cones#736c4fDeuteranopia
no green cones#6e6b66Tritanopia
no blue cones#6c6c6cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6a6f4e; }
.text { color: #6a6f4e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6a6f4e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(106 111 78 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6a6f4e, #5a6f4e); }
Similar colors
#6b6d4eHerbal Whispers#666a47Bancha#6f7755Dill#696845Eat Your Greens#616c51Hinterland#5f674bMonstera#737054Secret Path#6e6a44Beat Around the Bush
Closest common color name: Dark Olive Green.
Questions
- What color is #6A6F4E?
- #6A6F4E is a dark, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Herbal Whispers. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6A6F4E?
- The RGB value is 106, 111, 78: 106 red, 111 green and 78 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6A6F4E?
- The complementary color is #534E6F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6A6F4E?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4:1 and white text 5.25:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.