#6A8A67 color
The hex color #6A8A67 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 41.6% red, 54.1% green and 40.4% blue (106, 138, 103).
Its hue angle is 115°, with 15% saturation and 47% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 23% cyan, 0% magenta, 25% yellow and 46% black.
The closest named color is Kashmir (#6F8D6A), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.44:1).
#6A8A67 color codes
| HEX | #6A8A67 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(106, 138, 103) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(41.6%, 54.1%, 40.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(115, 15%, 47%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(115, 25%, 54%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(23%, 0%, 25%, 46%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(54.26, -18.5, 15.17) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(54.26, 23.92, 140.66) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(17.48, 22.22, 16.197) | |
| Decimal | 6982247 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6A8A67, 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 #6A8A67 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.44:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #6A8A67 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.44:1 | 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 #6A8A67 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8c8465Protanopia
no red cones#878169Deuteranopia
no green cones#688880Tritanopia
no blue cones#828282Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6a8a67; }
.text { color: #6a8a67; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6a8a67; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(106 138 103 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6a8a67, #678a75); }
Similar colors
#6f8d6aKashmir#70916cPaying Mantis#748d70Toad#628468Clouded Pine#7a8f68Crispy Crunch#6f8770Thyme and Place#738f5dFour Leaf Clover#6a7e5fEmerald City
Closest common color name: Smoke.
Questions
- What color is #6A8A67?
- #6A8A67 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Kashmir. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6A8A67?
- The RGB value is 106, 138, 103: 106 red, 138 green and 103 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6A8A67?
- The complementary color is #87678A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6A8A67?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.44:1 and white text 3.86:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.