#6E8865 color
The hex color #6E8865 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 43.1% red, 53.3% green and 39.6% blue (110, 136, 101).
Its hue angle is 105°, with 15% saturation and 46% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 26% yellow and 47% black.
The closest named color is Kashmir (#6F8D6A), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.37:1).
#6E8865 color codes
| HEX | #6E8865 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(110, 136, 101) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(43.1%, 53.3%, 39.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(105, 15%, 46%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(105, 26%, 53%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 26%, 47%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(53.88, -16.31, 15.82) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(53.88, 22.73, 135.87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(17.583, 21.863, 15.603) | |
| Decimal | 7243877 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6E8865, 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 #6E8865 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.37:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #6E8865 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.37:1 | 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 #6E8865 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8b8263Protanopia
no red cones#868067Deuteranopia
no green cones#6d857fTritanopia
no blue cones#818181Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6e8865; }
.text { color: #6e8865; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6e8865; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(110 136 101 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6e8865, #65886d); }
Similar colors
#6f8d6aKashmir#748d70Toad#70916cPaying Mantis#7a8f68Crispy Crunch#628468Clouded Pine#6a7e5fEmerald City#6f8770Thyme and Place#76856aWreath
Closest common color name: Smoke.
Questions
- What color is #6E8865?
- #6E8865 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Kashmir. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6E8865?
- The RGB value is 110, 136, 101: 110 red, 136 green and 101 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6E8865?
- The complementary color is #7F6588, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6E8865?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.37:1 and white text 3.91:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.