#6E924F color
The hex color #6E924F is a desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 43.1% red, 57.3% green and 31% blue (110, 146, 79).
Its hue angle is 92°, with 30% saturation and 44% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 25% cyan, 0% magenta, 46% yellow and 43% black.
The closest named color is Bavarian Green (#749A54), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.89:1).
#6E924F color codes
| HEX | #6E924F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(110, 146, 79) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(43.1%, 57.3%, 31%) | |
| HSL | hsl(92, 30%, 44%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(92, 46%, 57%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 0%, 46%, 43%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(56.52, -24.83, 31.45) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(56.52, 40.07, 128.29) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(18.12, 24.437, 11.158) | |
| Decimal | 7246415 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6E924F, 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 #6E924F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.89:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #6E924F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.89:1 | 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 #6E924F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#97894aProtanopia
no red cones#928753Deuteranopia
no green cones#6f8d82Tritanopia
no blue cones#888888Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6e924f; }
.text { color: #6e924f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6e924f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(110 146 79 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6e924f, #4f9252); }
Similar colors
#749a54Bavarian Green#738f5dFour Leaf Clover#63884aHomegrown#669841Bitter Leaf#5e8b3dHidden Paradise#789b4aMossy Glossy#5b984fWicked Witch#768b59Moss Gardens
Closest common color name: Moss Green.
Questions
- What color is #6E924F?
- #6E924F is a desaturated green, closest to the named color Bavarian Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6E924F?
- The RGB value is 110, 146, 79: 110 red, 146 green and 79 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6E924F?
- The complementary color is #734F92, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6E924F?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.89:1 and white text 3.57:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.