#6D9691 color
The hex color #6D9691 is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42.7% red, 58.8% green and 56.9% blue (109, 150, 145).
Its hue angle is 173°, with 16% saturation and 51% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 27% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 41% black.
The closest named color is Yucca (#75978F), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.42:1).
#6D9691 color codes
| HEX | #6D9691 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(109, 150, 145) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42.7%, 58.8%, 56.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(173, 16%, 51%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(173, 27%, 59%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(27%, 0%, 3%, 41%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(59.07, -15.11, -1.91) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(59.07, 15.23, 187.19) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(22.322, 27.107, 30.839) | |
| Decimal | 7181969 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6D9691, 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 #6D9691 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.42:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #6D9691 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.42:1 | 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 #6D9691 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#929291Protanopia
no red cones#8a8c92Deuteranopia
no green cones#609894Tritanopia
no blue cones#8e8e8eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6d9691; }
.text { color: #6d9691; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6d9691; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(109 150 145 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6d9691, #6d8696); }
Similar colors
#75978fYucca#6d9292Juniper#57958bMartian Cerulean#829f96Japanese Bonsai#5f9ea0Cadet Blue#67a195Emerald Oasis#7d9b89Parisian Patina#4b9b93Lagoon
Questions
- What color is #6D9691?
- #6D9691 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 #6D9691?
- The RGB value is 109, 150, 145: 109 red, 150 green and 145 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6D9691?
- The complementary color is #966D72, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6D9691?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.42:1 and white text 3.27:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.