#6B8D6F color
The hex color #6B8D6F is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42% red, 55.3% green and 43.5% blue (107, 141, 111).
Its hue angle is 127°, with 14% saturation and 49% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 24% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow and 45% black.
The closest named color is Kashmir (#6F8D6A), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.66:1).
#6B8D6F color codes
| HEX | #6B8D6F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(107, 141, 111) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42%, 55.3%, 43.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(127, 14%, 49%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(127, 24%, 55%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 0%, 21%, 45%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(55.4, -18.23, 12.21) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(55.4, 21.94, 146.2) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(18.457, 23.323, 18.565) | |
| Decimal | 7048559 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6B8D6F, 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 #6B8D6F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.66:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.71:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #6B8D6F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.71:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.66:1 | 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 #6B8D6F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8e876dProtanopia
no red cones#888371Deuteranopia
no green cones#678b85Tritanopia
no blue cones#858585Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6b8d6f; }
.text { color: #6b8d6f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6b8d6f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(107 141 111 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6b8d6f, #6b8d80); }
Similar colors
#6f8d6aKashmir#748d70Toad#70916cPaying Mantis#628468Clouded Pine#6f8770Thyme and Place#7a8f68Crispy Crunch#76856aWreath#678779Aloe Vera
Closest common color name: Smoke.
Questions
- What color is #6B8D6F?
- #6B8D6F is a grayish green, closest to the named color Kashmir. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6B8D6F?
- The RGB value is 107, 141, 111: 107 red, 141 green and 111 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6B8D6F?
- The complementary color is #8D6B89, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6B8D6F?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.66:1 and white text 3.71:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.