#6E7A57 color
The hex color #6E7A57 is a grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 43.1% red, 47.8% green and 34.1% blue (110, 122, 87).
Its hue angle is 81°, with 17% saturation and 41% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 29% yellow and 52% black.
The closest named color is Dill (#6F7755), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.58:1).
#6E7A57 color codes
| HEX | #6E7A57 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(110, 122, 87) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(43.1%, 47.8%, 34.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(81, 17%, 41%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(81, 29%, 48%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 29%, 52%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(49.4, -11.04, 17.74) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(49.4, 20.89, 121.91) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(15.11, 17.922, 11.678) | |
| Decimal | 7240279 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6E7A57, 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 #6E7A57 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.58:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.58:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #6E7A57 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.58:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.58:1 | 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 #6E7A57 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7e7655Protanopia
no red cones#7c7559Deuteranopia
no green cones#717771Tritanopia
no blue cones#757575Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6e7a57; }
.text { color: #6e7a57; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6e7a57; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(110 122 87 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6e7a57, #5d7a57); }
Similar colors
#6f7755Dill#6a7e5fEmerald City#787b54Bonsai#667744Ghoul#7b8762Green Relict#76856aWreath#616c51Hinterland#688049Beyond the Pines
Closest common color name: Warm Gray.
Questions
- What color is #6E7A57?
- #6E7A57 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 #6E7A57?
- The RGB value is 110, 122, 87: 110 red, 122 green and 87 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6E7A57?
- The complementary color is #63577A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6E7A57?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.58:1 and white text 4.58:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.