#6C9B73 color
The hex color #6C9B73 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42.4% red, 60.8% green and 45.1% blue (108, 155, 115).
Its hue angle is 129°, with 19% saturation and 52% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 30% cyan, 0% magenta, 26% yellow and 39% black.
The closest named color is Leafy (#679B6A), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.57:1).
#6C9B73 color codes
| HEX | #6C9B73 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(108, 155, 115) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42.4%, 60.8%, 45.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(129, 19%, 52%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(129, 30%, 61%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(30%, 0%, 26%, 39%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(59.77, -24.32, 16.03) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(59.77, 29.13, 146.62) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(20.999, 27.868, 20.489) | |
| Decimal | 7117683 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6C9B73, 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 #6C9B73 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.57:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #6C9B73 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.57:1 | 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 #6C9B73 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9c9371Protanopia
no red cones#948e75Deuteranopia
no green cones#669990Tritanopia
no blue cones#909090Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6c9b73; }
.text { color: #6c9b73; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6c9b73; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(108 155 115 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6c9b73, #6c9b8b); }
Similar colors
#679b6aLeafy#6fa77aPrimavera#70916cPaying Mantis#7b9a6dMoney#779966Mosslands#53a079Yoda#559260Medusa#6f8d6aKashmir
Closest common color name: Shamrock Green.
Questions
- What color is #6C9B73?
- #6C9B73 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Leafy. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6C9B73?
- The RGB value is 108, 155, 115: 108 red, 155 green and 115 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6C9B73?
- The complementary color is #9B6C94, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6C9B73?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.57:1 and white text 3.19:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.