#6B977E color
The hex color #6B977E is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42% red, 59.2% green and 49.4% blue (107, 151, 126).
Its hue angle is 146°, with 17% saturation and 51% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 29% cyan, 0% magenta, 17% yellow and 41% black.
The closest named color is Parisian Patina (#7D9B89), a difference of 4.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.35:1).
#6B977E color codes
| HEX | #6B977E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(107, 151, 126) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42%, 59.2%, 49.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(146, 17%, 51%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(146, 29%, 59%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 0%, 17%, 41%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(58.76, -20.46, 8.41) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(58.76, 22.12, 157.65) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(20.895, 26.764, 23.8) | |
| Decimal | 7051134 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6B977E, 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 #6B977E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.35:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #6B977E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.35:1 | 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 #6B977E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#96907dProtanopia
no red cones#8f8b7fDeuteranopia
no green cones#639790Tritanopia
no blue cones#8d8d8dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6b977e; }
.text { color: #6b977e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6b977e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(107 151 126 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6b977e, #6b9794); }
Similar colors
#7d9b89Parisian Patina#819e84Vineyard#70916cPaying Mantis#839e83Basswood Green#748d70Toad#6f8d6aKashmir#4c9c77Natural Orchestra#53a079Yoda
Closest common color name: Juniper.
Questions
- What color is #6B977E?
- #6B977E is a grayish green, closest to the named color Parisian Patina. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6B977E?
- The RGB value is 107, 151, 126: 107 red, 151 green and 126 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6B977E?
- The complementary color is #976B84, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6B977E?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.35:1 and white text 3.31:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.