#6E9168 color
The hex color #6E9168 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 43.1% red, 56.9% green and 40.8% blue (110, 145, 104).
Its hue angle is 111°, with 16% saturation and 49% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 24% cyan, 0% magenta, 28% yellow and 43% black.
The closest named color is Paying Mantis (#70916C), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.91:1).
#6E9168 color codes
| HEX | #6E9168 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(110, 145, 104) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(43.1%, 56.9%, 40.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(111, 16%, 49%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(111, 28%, 57%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 0%, 28%, 43%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(56.65, -20.51, 17.92) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(56.65, 27.24, 138.86) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(19.054, 24.565, 16.832) | |
| Decimal | 7246184 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6E9168, 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 #6E9168 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.91:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #6E9168 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.91:1 | 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 #6E9168 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#938a65Protanopia
no red cones#8e876aDeuteranopia
no green cones#6c8e86Tritanopia
no blue cones#888888Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6e9168; }
.text { color: #6e9168; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6e9168; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(110 145 104 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6e9168, #689177); }
Similar colors
#70916cPaying Mantis#6f8d6aKashmir#738f5dFour Leaf Clover#7a8f68Crispy Crunch#7b9a6dMoney#779966Mosslands#748d70Toad#679b6aLeafy
Closest common color name: Moss Green.
Questions
- What color is #6E9168?
- #6E9168 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Paying Mantis. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6E9168?
- The RGB value is 110, 145, 104: 110 red, 145 green and 104 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6E9168?
- The complementary color is #8B6891, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6E9168?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.91:1 and white text 3.55:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.