#6B7C67 color
The hex color #6B7C67 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42% red, 48.6% green and 40.4% blue (107, 124, 103).
Its hue angle is 109°, with 9% saturation and 45% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 17% yellow and 51% black.
The closest named color is Ecological (#677F70), a difference of 3.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.7:1).
#6B7C67 color codes
| HEX | #6B7C67 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(107, 124, 103) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42%, 48.6%, 40.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(109, 9%, 45%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(109, 17%, 49%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 17%, 51%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(50.12, -10.55, 9.4) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(50.12, 14.14, 138.3) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(15.719, 18.52, 15.576) | |
| Decimal | 7044199 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6B7C67, 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 #6B7C67 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.7:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #6B7C67 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.7:1 | 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 #6B7C67 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7d7866Protanopia
no red cones#7b7768Deuteranopia
no green cones#6a7a76Tritanopia
no blue cones#777777Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6b7c67; }
.text { color: #6b7c67; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6b7c67; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(107 124 103 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6b7c67, #677c6e); }
Similar colors
#677f70Ecological#6a7e5fEmerald City#747f71Camo Clay#76856aWreath#6f8770Thyme and Place#738276Smoke#67786eCamping Trip#628468Clouded Pine
Questions
- What color is #6B7C67?
- #6B7C67 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Ecological. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6B7C67?
- The RGB value is 107, 124, 103: 107 red, 124 green and 103 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6B7C67?
- The complementary color is #78677C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6B7C67?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.7:1 and white text 4.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.