#6C5F00 color
The hex color #6C5F00 is a dark, vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42.4% red, 37.3% green and 0% blue (108, 95, 0).
Its hue angle is 53°, with 100% saturation and 21% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 12% magenta, 100% yellow and 58% black.
The closest named color is Ayahuasca Vine (#665500), a difference of 3.8 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.41:1).
#6C5F00 color codes
| HEX | #6C5F00 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(108, 95, 0) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42.4%, 37.3%, 0%) | |
| HSL | hsl(53, 100%, 21%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(53, 100%, 42%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 12%, 100%, 58%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(40.2, -4.05, 47.37) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(40.2, 47.54, 94.88) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(10.277, 11.373, 1.654) | |
| Decimal | 7102208 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6C5F00, 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 #6C5F00 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.41:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #6C5F00 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.41:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.27:1 | Fail | 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 #6C5F00 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6a5c00Protanopia
no red cones#6d610aDeuteranopia
no green cones#755750Tritanopia
no blue cones#5f5f5fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6c5f00; }
.text { color: #6c5f00; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6c5f00; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(108 95 0 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6c5f00, #436c00); }
Similar colors
#665500Ayahuasca Vine#736330Himalaya#886806Muddy Brown#786e38Garden Weed#886600Alligator#5e582bReptile Revenge#6e592cOlivary#775511Coffee Adept
Closest common color name: Army Green.
Questions
- What color is #6C5F00?
- #6C5F00 is a dark, vivid yellow, closest to the named color Ayahuasca Vine. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6C5F00?
- The RGB value is 108, 95, 0: 108 red, 95 green and 0 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6C5F00?
- The complementary color is #000D6C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6C5F00?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.27:1 and white text 6.41:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.