#6F6A4B color
The hex color #6F6A4B is a dark, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 43.5% red, 41.6% green and 29.4% blue (111, 106, 75).
Its hue angle is 52°, with 19% saturation and 36% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 5% magenta, 32% yellow and 56% black.
The closest named color is Beat Around the Bush (#6E6A44), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.47:1).
#6F6A4B color codes
| HEX | #6F6A4B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(111, 106, 75) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(43.5%, 41.6%, 29.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(52, 19%, 36%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(52, 32%, 44%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 5%, 32%, 56%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(44.51, -3.35, 18.15) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(44.51, 18.46, 100.45) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(12.98, 14.196, 8.712) | |
| Decimal | 7301707 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6F6A4B, 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 #6F6A4B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.84:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.47:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #6F6A4B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.47:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.84:1 | Fail | 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 #6F6A4B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#706849Protanopia
no red cones#716a4cDeuteranopia
no green cones#746662Tritanopia
no blue cones#696969Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6f6a4b; }
.text { color: #6f6a4b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6f6a4b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(111 106 75 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6f6a4b, #626f4b); }
Similar colors
#6e6a44Beat Around the Bush#696845Eat Your Greens#737054Secret Path#6b6d4eHerbal Whispers#666a47Bancha#69673aJungle Civilization#7c754cGreek Oregano#7f7453Chocolate Velvet
Closest common color name: Warm Gray.
Questions
- What color is #6F6A4B?
- #6F6A4B is a dark, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Beat Around the Bush. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6F6A4B?
- The RGB value is 111, 106, 75: 111 red, 106 green and 75 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6F6A4B?
- The complementary color is #4B506F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6F6A4B?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.84:1 and white text 5.47:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.