#6D765F color
The hex color #6D765F is a grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42.7% red, 46.3% green and 37.3% blue (109, 118, 95).
Its hue angle is 83°, with 11% saturation and 42% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 19% yellow and 54% black.
The closest named color is Dill (#6F7755), a difference of 3.7 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.77:1).
#6D765F color codes
| HEX | #6D765F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(109, 118, 95) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42.7%, 46.3%, 37.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(83, 11%, 42%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(83, 19%, 46%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 19%, 54%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(48.3, -7.87, 11.56) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(48.3, 13.98, 124.24) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(14.85, 17.034, 13.33) | |
| Decimal | 7173727 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6D765F, 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 #6D765F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.77:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #6D765F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.77:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.41:1 | 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 #6D765F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#79735eProtanopia
no red cones#777360Deuteranopia
no green cones#6f7470Tritanopia
no blue cones#737373Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6d765f; }
.text { color: #6d765f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6d765f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(109 118 95 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6d765f, #62765f); }
Similar colors
#6f7755Dill#616c51Hinterland#757461Mangrove#6a7e5fEmerald City#747f71Camo Clay#6b6d4eHerbal Whispers#5f6957Italian Basil#5b6f55Cactus
Closest common color name: Warm Gray.
Questions
- What color is #6D765F?
- #6D765F 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 #6D765F?
- The RGB value is 109, 118, 95: 109 red, 118 green and 95 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6D765F?
- The complementary color is #685F76, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6D765F?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.41:1 and white text 4.77:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.