#6D8F87 color
The hex color #6D8F87 is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42.7% red, 56.1% green and 52.9% blue (109, 143, 135).
Its hue angle is 166°, with 13% saturation and 49% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 24% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 44% black.
The closest named color is Yucca (#75978F), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.93:1).
#6D8F87 color codes
| HEX | #6D8F87 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(109, 143, 135) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42.7%, 56.1%, 52.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(166, 13%, 49%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(166, 24%, 56%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 0%, 6%, 44%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(56.73, -13.62, 0.38) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(56.73, 13.63, 178.42) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(20.501, 24.645, 26.594) | |
| Decimal | 7180167 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6D8F87, 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 #6D8F87 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.93:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #6D8F87 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.93:1 | 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 #6D8F87 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8c8b87Protanopia
no red cones#868688Deuteranopia
no green cones#64908cTritanopia
no blue cones#888888Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6d8f87; }
.text { color: #6d8f87; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6d8f87; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(109 143 135 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6d8f87, #6d868f); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #6D8F87?
- #6D8F87 is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Yucca. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6D8F87?
- The RGB value is 109, 143, 135: 109 red, 143 green and 135 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6D8F87?
- The complementary color is #8F6D75, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6D8F87?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.93:1 and white text 3.54:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.