#6DA571 color
The hex color #6DA571 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42.7% red, 64.7% green and 44.3% blue (109, 165, 113).
Its hue angle is 124°, with 24% saturation and 54% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 34% cyan, 0% magenta, 32% yellow and 35% black.
The closest named color is Primavera (#6FA77A), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.27:1).
#6DA571 color codes
| HEX | #6DA571 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(109, 165, 113) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42.7%, 64.7%, 44.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(124, 24%, 54%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(124, 34%, 65%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(34%, 0%, 32%, 35%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(62.8, -29.27, 21.29) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(62.8, 36.19, 143.97) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(22.741, 31.353, 20.473) | |
| Decimal | 7185777 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6DA571, 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 #6DA571 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.27:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.89:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #6DA571 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.89:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.27:1 | Pass | Pass | 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 #6DA571 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a79b6eProtanopia
no red cones#9e9674Deuteranopia
no green cones#66a297Tritanopia
no blue cones#989898Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6da571; }
.text { color: #6da571; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6da571; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(109 165 113 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6da571, #6da58d); }
Similar colors
#6fa77aPrimavera#679b6aLeafy#5da464Endo#7fa771Garden of Eden#76ad83Green Goddess#6db083Lily Pads#84a97cVerdant Haven#7fb383Verde
Closest common color name: Medium Sea Green.
Questions
- What color is #6DA571?
- #6DA571 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Primavera. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6DA571?
- The RGB value is 109, 165, 113: 109 red, 165 green and 113 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6DA571?
- The complementary color is #A56DA1, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6DA571?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.27:1 and white text 2.89:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.