#6C765A color
The hex color #6C765A is a grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42.4% red, 46.3% green and 35.3% blue (108, 118, 90).
Its hue angle is 81°, with 13% saturation and 41% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 24% yellow and 54% black.
The closest named color is Dill (#6F7755), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.8:1).
#6C765A color codes
| HEX | #6C765A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(108, 118, 90) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42.4%, 46.3%, 35.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(81, 13%, 41%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(81, 24%, 46%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 24%, 54%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(48.11, -9.13, 14.21) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(48.11, 16.89, 122.73) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(14.508, 16.883, 12.165) | |
| Decimal | 7108186 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6C765A, 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 #6C765A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.8:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #6C765A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.8:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.38:1 | 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 #6C765A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#797258Protanopia
no red cones#78725bDeuteranopia
no green cones#6e736eTritanopia
no blue cones#727272Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6c765a; }
.text { color: #6c765a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6c765a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(108 118 90 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6c765a, #5e765a); }
Similar colors
#6f7755Dill#616c51Hinterland#6a7e5fEmerald City#6b6d4eHerbal Whispers#787b54Bonsai#5b6f55Cactus#666a47Bancha#5f674bMonstera
Closest common color name: Warm Gray.
Questions
- What color is #6C765A?
- #6C765A 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 #6C765A?
- The RGB value is 108, 118, 90: 108 red, 118 green and 90 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6C765A?
- The complementary color is #645A76, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6C765A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.38:1 and white text 4.8:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.