#6E7650 color
The hex color #6E7650 is a grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 43.1% red, 46.3% green and 31.4% blue (110, 118, 80).
Its hue angle is 73°, with 19% saturation and 39% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 32% yellow and 54% black.
The closest named color is Dill (#6F7755), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.81:1).
#6E7650 color codes
| HEX | #6E7650 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(110, 118, 80) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(43.1%, 46.3%, 31.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(73, 19%, 39%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(73, 32%, 46%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 32%, 54%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(48.07, -9.89, 19.98) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(48.07, 22.29, 116.33) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(14.357, 16.851, 10.084) | |
| Decimal | 7239248 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6E7650, 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 #6E7650 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.81:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #6E7650 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.81:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.37:1 | 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 #6E7650 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7b724dProtanopia
no red cones#7a7252Deuteranopia
no green cones#72726cTritanopia
no blue cones#727272Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6e7650; }
.text { color: #6e7650; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6e7650; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(110 118 80 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6e7650, #5b7650); }
Similar colors
#6f7755Dill#787b54Bonsai#667744Ghoul#6b6d4eHerbal Whispers#79774aTree Hugger#666a47Bancha#616c51Hinterland#6a7e5fEmerald City
Closest common color name: Warm Gray.
Questions
- What color is #6E7650?
- #6E7650 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 #6E7650?
- The RGB value is 110, 118, 80: 110 red, 118 green and 80 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6E7650?
- The complementary color is #585076, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6E7650?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.37:1 and white text 4.81:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.