#6B9B69 color
The hex color #6B9B69 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42% red, 60.8% green and 41.2% blue (107, 155, 105).
Its hue angle is 118°, with 20% saturation and 51% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 31% cyan, 0% magenta, 32% yellow and 39% black.
The closest named color is Leafy (#679B6A), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.52:1).
#6B9B69 color codes
| HEX | #6B9B69 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(107, 155, 105) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42%, 60.8%, 41.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(118, 20%, 51%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(118, 32%, 61%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(31%, 0%, 32%, 39%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(59.51, -26.45, 21.22) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(59.51, 33.91, 141.27) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(20.334, 27.588, 17.615) | |
| Decimal | 7052137 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6B9B69, 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 #6B9B69 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.52:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #6B9B69 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.22:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.52:1 | 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 #6B9B69 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9d9266Protanopia
no red cones#968d6cDeuteranopia
no green cones#66988eTritanopia
no blue cones#8f8f8fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6b9b69; }
.text { color: #6b9b69; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6b9b69; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(107 155 105 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6b9b69, #699b80); }
Similar colors
#679b6aLeafy#779966Mosslands#7b9a6dMoney#6fa77aPrimavera#559260Medusa#5da464Endo#5c9f59Savage Garden#70916cPaying Mantis
Closest common color name: Matcha.
Questions
- What color is #6B9B69?
- #6B9B69 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Leafy. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6B9B69?
- The RGB value is 107, 155, 105: 107 red, 155 green and 105 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6B9B69?
- The complementary color is #99699B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6B9B69?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.52:1 and white text 3.22:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.