#6C9563 color
The hex color #6C9563 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42.4% red, 58.4% green and 38.8% blue (108, 149, 99).
Its hue angle is 109°, with 20% saturation and 49% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 28% cyan, 0% magenta, 34% yellow and 42% black.
The closest named color is Mosslands (#779966), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.12:1).
#6C9563 color codes
| HEX | #6C9563 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(108, 149, 99) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42.4%, 58.4%, 38.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(109, 20%, 49%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(109, 34%, 58%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(28%, 0%, 34%, 42%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(57.64, -24.12, 22.02) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(57.64, 32.66, 137.6) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(19.183, 25.583, 15.729) | |
| Decimal | 7116131 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6C9563, 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 #6C9563 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.12:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #6C9563 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.12:1 | 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 #6C9563 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#988d60Protanopia
no red cones#928966Deuteranopia
no green cones#6a9288Tritanopia
no blue cones#8a8a8aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6c9563; }
.text { color: #6c9563; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6c9563; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(108 149 99 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6c9563, #639573); }
Similar colors
#779966Mosslands#679b6aLeafy#738f5dFour Leaf Clover#7b9a6dMoney#70916cPaying Mantis#559260Medusa#6f8d6aKashmir#839c6dSleepy Hollow
Closest common color name: Moss Green.
Questions
- What color is #6C9563?
- #6C9563 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Mosslands. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6C9563?
- The RGB value is 108, 149, 99: 108 red, 149 green and 99 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6C9563?
- The complementary color is #8C6395, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6C9563?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.12:1 and white text 3.43:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.