#6C7557 color
The hex color #6C7557 is a grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42.4% red, 45.9% green and 34.1% blue (108, 117, 87).
Its hue angle is 78°, with 15% saturation and 40% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 26% yellow and 54% black.
The closest named color is Dill (#6F7755), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.86:1).
#6C7557 color codes
| HEX | #6C7557 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(108, 117, 87) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42.4%, 45.9%, 34.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(78, 15%, 40%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(78, 26%, 46%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 26%, 54%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(47.75, -9.07, 15.47) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(47.75, 17.93, 120.38) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(14.266, 16.599, 11.467) | |
| Decimal | 7107927 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6C7557, 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 #6C7557 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.32:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.86:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #6C7557 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.86:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.32:1 | 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 #6C7557 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#797155Protanopia
no red cones#787158Deuteranopia
no green cones#6f726dTritanopia
no blue cones#717171Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6c7557; }
.text { color: #6c7557; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6c7557; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(108 117 87 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6c7557, #5d7557); }
Similar colors
#6f7755Dill#616c51Hinterland#6b6d4eHerbal Whispers#787b54Bonsai#6a7e5fEmerald City#666a47Bancha#5b6f55Cactus#5f674bMonstera
Closest common color name: Warm Gray.
Questions
- What color is #6C7557?
- #6C7557 is a grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Dill. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6C7557?
- The RGB value is 108, 117, 87: 108 red, 117 green and 87 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6C7557?
- The complementary color is #605775, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6C7557?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.32:1 and white text 4.86:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.