#6A9F78 color
The hex color #6A9F78 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 41.6% red, 62.4% green and 47.1% blue (106, 159, 120).
Its hue angle is 136°, with 22% saturation and 52% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 33% cyan, 0% magenta, 25% yellow and 38% black.
The closest named color is Primavera (#6FA77A), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.84:1).
#6A9F78 color codes
| HEX | #6A9F78 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(106, 159, 120) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(41.6%, 62.4%, 47.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(136, 22%, 52%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(136, 33%, 62%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(33%, 0%, 25%, 38%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(60.97, -26.03, 14.89) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(60.97, 29.99, 150.23) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(21.731, 29.215, 22.26) | |
| Decimal | 6987640 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6A9F78, 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 #6A9F78 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.84:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #6A9F78 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.84:1 | 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 #6A9F78 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9f9776Protanopia
no red cones#97917aDeuteranopia
no green cones#619d94Tritanopia
no blue cones#939393Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6a9f78; }
.text { color: #6a9f78; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6a9f78; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(106 159 120 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6a9f78, #6a9f92); }
Similar colors
#6fa77aPrimavera#679b6aLeafy#53a079Yoda#76ad83Green Goddess#4c9c77Natural Orchestra#6db083Lily Pads#7b9a6dMoney#70916cPaying Mantis
Closest common color name: Mint.
Questions
- What color is #6A9F78?
- #6A9F78 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Primavera. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6A9F78?
- The RGB value is 106, 159, 120: 106 red, 159 green and 120 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6A9F78?
- The complementary color is #9F6A91, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6A9F78?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.84:1 and white text 3.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.