#6F7A53 color
The hex color #6F7A53 is a grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 43.5% red, 47.8% green and 32.5% blue (111, 122, 83).
Its hue angle is 77°, with 19% saturation and 40% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 32% yellow and 52% black.
The closest named color is Dill (#6F7755), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.58:1).
#6F7A53 color codes
| HEX | #6F7A53 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(111, 122, 83) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(43.5%, 47.8%, 32.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(77, 19%, 40%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(77, 32%, 48%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 32%, 52%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(49.4, -11.25, 20.05) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(49.4, 22.99, 119.3) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(15.076, 17.923, 10.847) | |
| Decimal | 7305811 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6F7A53, 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 #6F7A53 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.58:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.58:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #6F7A53 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.58:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.58:1 | 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 #6F7A53 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7f7650Protanopia
no red cones#7d7555Deuteranopia
no green cones#727670Tritanopia
no blue cones#757575Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6f7a53; }
.text { color: #6f7a53; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6f7a53; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(111 122 83 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6f7a53, #5c7a53); }
Similar colors
#6f7755Dill#787b54Bonsai#667744Ghoul#6a7e5fEmerald City#688049Beyond the Pines#7b8762Green Relict#77824aGrasshopper#79774aTree Hugger
Closest common color name: Warm Gray.
Questions
- What color is #6F7A53?
- #6F7A53 is a grayish yellow-green, closest to the named color Dill. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6F7A53?
- The RGB value is 111, 122, 83: 111 red, 122 green and 83 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6F7A53?
- The complementary color is #5E537A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6F7A53?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.58:1 and white text 4.58:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.