#6C6B11 color
The hex color #6C6B11 is a dark, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42.4% red, 42% green and 6.7% blue (108, 107, 17).
Its hue angle is 59°, with 73% saturation and 25% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 84% yellow and 58% black.
The closest named color is Crocodile Style (#767437), a difference of 5.8 ΔE.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.6:1).
#6C6B11 color codes
| HEX | #6C6B11 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(108, 107, 17) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42.4%, 42%, 6.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(59, 73%, 25%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(59, 84%, 42%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 84%, 58%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(43.86, -10.42, 45.81) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(43.86, 46.98, 102.82) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(11.544, 13.744, 2.575) | |
| Decimal | 7105297 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6C6B11, 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 #6C6B11 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.6:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #6C6B11 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.6:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.75:1 | 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 #6C6B11 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#756600Protanopia
no red cones#766919Deuteranopia
no green cones#74635bTritanopia
no blue cones#686868Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6c6b11; }
.text { color: #6c6b11; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6c6b11; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(108 107 17 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6c6b11, #406c11); }
Similar colors
#767437Crocodile Style#556600Serrano Pepper#667700Topiary Green#727736Jungle Look#556611Forestial Outpost#786e38Garden Weed#657432Muddy Green#736330Himalaya
Closest common color name: Olive Green.
Questions
- What color is #6C6B11?
- #6C6B11 is a dark, moderate yellow, closest to the named color Crocodile Style. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6C6B11?
- The RGB value is 108, 107, 17: 108 red, 107 green and 17 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6C6B11?
- The complementary color is #11126C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6C6B11?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.75:1 and white text 5.6:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.