#6EA07F color
The hex color #6EA07F is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 43.1% red, 62.7% green and 49.8% blue (110, 160, 127).
Its hue angle is 140°, with 21% saturation and 53% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 31% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow and 37% black.
The closest named color is Primavera (#6FA77A), a difference of 3.7 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7:1).
#6EA07F color codes
| HEX | #6EA07F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(110, 160, 127) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(43.1%, 62.7%, 49.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(140, 21%, 53%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(140, 31%, 63%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(31%, 0%, 21%, 37%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.64, -23.86, 11.96) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.64, 26.69, 153.38) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(22.831, 29.988, 24.66) | |
| Decimal | 7250047 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6EA07F, 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 #6EA07F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #6EA07F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 7:1 | 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 #6EA07F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a0987dProtanopia
no red cones#979381Deuteranopia
no green cones#659f97Tritanopia
no blue cones#959595Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6ea07f; }
.text { color: #6ea07f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6ea07f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(110 160 127 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6ea07f, #6ea098); }
Similar colors
#6fa77aPrimavera#53a079Yoda#76ad83Green Goddess#679b6aLeafy#819e84Vineyard#4c9c77Natural Orchestra#839e83Basswood Green#6db083Lily Pads
Closest common color name: Mint.
Questions
- What color is #6EA07F?
- #6EA07F is a grayish green, closest to the named color Primavera. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6EA07F?
- The RGB value is 110, 160, 127: 110 red, 160 green and 127 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6EA07F?
- The complementary color is #A06E8F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6EA07F?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7:1 and white text 3:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.