#6D945A color
The hex color #6D945A is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42.7% red, 58% green and 35.3% blue (109, 148, 90).
Its hue angle is 100°, with 24% saturation and 47% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 26% cyan, 0% magenta, 39% yellow and 42% black.
The closest named color is Mosslands (#779966), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.03:1).
#6D945A color codes
| HEX | #6D945A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(109, 148, 90) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42.7%, 58%, 35.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(100, 24%, 47%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(100, 39%, 58%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 0%, 39%, 42%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(57.24, -24.66, 26.44) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(57.24, 36.16, 133.01) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(18.742, 25.169, 13.541) | |
| Decimal | 7181402 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6D945A, 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 #6D945A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.03:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #6D945A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.03:1 | 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 #6D945A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#988c56Protanopia
no red cones#92885dDeuteranopia
no green cones#6c9086Tritanopia
no blue cones#898989Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6d945a; }
.text { color: #6d945a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6d945a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(109 148 90 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6d945a, #5a9464); }
Similar colors
#779966Mosslands#738f5dFour Leaf Clover#749a54Bavarian Green#5b984fWicked Witch#679b6aLeafy#7b9a6dMoney#63884aHomegrown#768b59Moss Gardens
Closest common color name: Moss Green.
Questions
- What color is #6D945A?
- #6D945A is a grayish green, closest to the named color Mosslands. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6D945A?
- The RGB value is 109, 148, 90: 109 red, 148 green and 90 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6D945A?
- The complementary color is #815A94, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6D945A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.03:1 and white text 3.48:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.