#6E8C7C color
The hex color #6E8C7C is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 43.1% red, 54.9% green and 48.6% blue (110, 140, 124).
Its hue angle is 148°, with 12% saturation and 49% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 21% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 45% black.
The closest named color is Aloe Vera (#678779), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.71:1).
#6E8C7C color codes
| HEX | #6E8C7C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(110, 140, 124) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(43.1%, 54.9%, 48.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(148, 12%, 49%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(148, 21%, 55%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(21%, 0%, 11%, 45%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(55.61, -14.04, 5.08) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(55.61, 14.93, 160.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(19.446, 23.526, 22.581) | |
| Decimal | 7244924 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6E8C7C, 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 #6E8C7C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.71:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #6E8C7C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.71:1 | 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 #6E8C7C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8b877bProtanopia
no red cones#86847dDeuteranopia
no green cones#688c87Tritanopia
no blue cones#858585Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6e8c7c; }
.text { color: #6e8c7c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6e8c7c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(110 140 124 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6e8c7c, #6e8c8b); }
Similar colors
#678779Aloe Vera#6f8770Thyme and Place#677f70Ecological#748d70Toad#7d9b89Parisian Patina#75978fYucca#628468Clouded Pine#738276Smoke
Questions
- What color is #6E8C7C?
- #6E8C7C is a grayish green, closest to the named color Aloe Vera. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6E8C7C?
- The RGB value is 110, 140, 124: 110 red, 140 green and 124 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6E8C7C?
- The complementary color is #8C6E7E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6E8C7C?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.71:1 and white text 3.68:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.