#6C927F color
The hex color #6C927F is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42.4% red, 57.3% green and 49.8% blue (108, 146, 127).
Its hue angle is 150°, with 15% saturation and 50% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 26% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 43% black.
The closest named color is Parisian Patina (#7D9B89), a difference of 4.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.06:1).
#6C927F color codes
| HEX | #6C927F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(108, 146, 127) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42.4%, 57.3%, 49.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(150, 15%, 50%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(150, 26%, 57%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 0%, 13%, 43%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(57.34, -17.3, 5.84) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(57.34, 18.26, 161.36) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(20.293, 25.277, 23.884) | |
| Decimal | 7115391 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6C927F, 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 #6C927F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.06:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #6C927F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.47:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.06:1 | 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 #6C927F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#918c7eProtanopia
no red cones#8a8880Deuteranopia
no green cones#64928cTritanopia
no blue cones#8a8a8aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6c927f; }
.text { color: #6c927f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6c927f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(108 146 127 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6c927f, #6c9292); }
Similar colors
#7d9b89Parisian Patina#678779Aloe Vera#75978fYucca#6f8770Thyme and Place#748d70Toad#819e84Vineyard#57958bMartian Cerulean#849c8dMother Earth
Closest common color name: Juniper.
Questions
- What color is #6C927F?
- #6C927F is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Parisian Patina. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6C927F?
- The RGB value is 108, 146, 127: 108 red, 146 green and 127 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6C927F?
- The complementary color is #926C7F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6C927F?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.06:1 and white text 3.47:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.