#6B8D67 color
The hex color #6B8D67 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42% red, 55.3% green and 40.4% blue (107, 141, 103).
Its hue angle is 114°, with 16% saturation and 48% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 24% cyan, 0% magenta, 27% yellow and 45% black.
The closest named color is Kashmir (#6F8D6A), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.63:1).
#6B8D67 color codes
| HEX | #6B8D67 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(107, 141, 103) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42%, 55.3%, 40.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(114, 16%, 48%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(114, 27%, 55%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 0%, 27%, 45%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(55.23, -19.71, 16.51) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(55.23, 25.71, 140.04) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(18.036, 23.154, 16.348) | |
| Decimal | 7048551 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6B8D67, 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 #6B8D67 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.63:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.73:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #6B8D67 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.73:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.63:1 | 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 #6B8D67 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8f8665Protanopia
no red cones#8a8369Deuteranopia
no green cones#698b83Tritanopia
no blue cones#848484Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6b8d67; }
.text { color: #6b8d67; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6b8d67; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(107 141 103 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6b8d67, #678d76); }
Similar colors
#6f8d6aKashmir#70916cPaying Mantis#748d70Toad#7a8f68Crispy Crunch#738f5dFour Leaf Clover#628468Clouded Pine#7b9a6dMoney#768b59Moss Gardens
Closest common color name: Sea Green.
Questions
- What color is #6B8D67?
- #6B8D67 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Kashmir. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6B8D67?
- The RGB value is 107, 141, 103: 107 red, 141 green and 103 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6B8D67?
- The complementary color is #89678D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6B8D67?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.63:1 and white text 3.73:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.