#6F7A5B color
The hex color #6F7A5B is a grayish yellow-green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 43.5% red, 47.8% green and 35.7% blue (111, 122, 91).
Its hue angle is 81°, with 15% saturation and 42% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 25% 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 4.61:1).
#6F7A5B color codes
| HEX | #6F7A5B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(111, 122, 91) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(43.5%, 47.8%, 35.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(81, 15%, 42%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(81, 25%, 48%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 25%, 52%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(49.56, -9.99, 15.66) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(49.56, 18.57, 122.55) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(15.403, 18.054, 12.569) | |
| Decimal | 7305819 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6F7A5B, 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 #6F7A5B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.61:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.55:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #6F7A5B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.55:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.61:1 | 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 #6F7A5B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7e7659Protanopia
no red cones#7c765cDeuteranopia
no green cones#717772Tritanopia
no blue cones#767676Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6f7a5b; }
.text { color: #6f7a5b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6f7a5b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(111 122 91 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6f7a5b, #5f7a5b); }
Similar colors
#6f7755Dill#6a7e5fEmerald City#787b54Bonsai#76856aWreath#7b8762Green Relict#616c51Hinterland#6b6d4eHerbal Whispers#667744Ghoul
Closest common color name: Warm Gray.
Questions
- What color is #6F7A5B?
- #6F7A5B 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 #6F7A5B?
- The RGB value is 111, 122, 91: 111 red, 122 green and 91 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6F7A5B?
- The complementary color is #665B7A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6F7A5B?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.61:1 and white text 4.55:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.