#6C8966 color
The hex color #6C8966 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42.4% red, 53.7% green and 40% blue (108, 137, 102).
Its hue angle is 110°, with 15% saturation and 47% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 21% cyan, 0% magenta, 26% yellow and 46% black.
The closest named color is Kashmir (#6F8D6A), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.41:1).
#6C8966 color codes
| HEX | #6C8966 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(108, 137, 102) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42.4%, 53.7%, 40%) | |
| HSL | hsl(110, 15%, 47%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(110, 26%, 54%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(21%, 0%, 26%, 46%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(54.07, -17.42, 15.49) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(54.07, 23.31, 138.35) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(17.528, 22.038, 15.898) | |
| Decimal | 7113062 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6C8966, 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 #6C8966 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.41:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #6C8966 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.41:1 | 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 #6C8966 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8b8364Protanopia
no red cones#868068Deuteranopia
no green cones#6a877fTritanopia
no blue cones#818181Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6c8966; }
.text { color: #6c8966; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6c8966; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(108 137 102 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6c8966, #668972); }
Similar colors
#6f8d6aKashmir#748d70Toad#70916cPaying Mantis#628468Clouded Pine#7a8f68Crispy Crunch#6f8770Thyme and Place#6a7e5fEmerald City#738f5dFour Leaf Clover
Closest common color name: Smoke.
Questions
- What color is #6C8966?
- #6C8966 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Kashmir. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6C8966?
- The RGB value is 108, 137, 102: 108 red, 137 green and 102 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6C8966?
- The complementary color is #836689, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6C8966?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.41:1 and white text 3.88:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.