#6F7B68 color
The hex color #6F7B68 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 43.5% red, 48.2% green and 40.8% blue (111, 123, 104).
Its hue angle is 98°, with 8% saturation and 45% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 10% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow and 52% black.
The closest named color is Camo Clay (#747F71), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.71:1).
#6F7B68 color codes
| HEX | #6F7B68 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(111, 123, 104) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(43.5%, 48.2%, 40.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(98, 8%, 45%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(98, 15%, 48%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(10%, 0%, 15%, 52%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(50.15, -8.27, 8.9) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(50.15, 12.15, 132.89) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(16.137, 18.545, 15.823) | |
| Decimal | 7306088 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6F7B68, 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 #6F7B68 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.71:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #6F7B68 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.71:1 | 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 #6F7B68 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7d7867Protanopia
no red cones#7b7769Deuteranopia
no green cones#6f7976Tritanopia
no blue cones#777777Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6f7b68; }
.text { color: #6f7b68; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6f7b68; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(111 123 104 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6f7b68, #687b6a); }
Similar colors
#747f71Camo Clay#738276Smoke#67786eCamping Trip#76856aWreath#677f70Ecological#6a7e5fEmerald City#7d8878Majestic Evergreen#6f8770Thyme and Place
Questions
- What color is #6F7B68?
- #6F7B68 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Camo Clay. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6F7B68?
- The RGB value is 111, 123, 104: 111 red, 123 green and 104 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6F7B68?
- The complementary color is #74687B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6F7B68?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.71:1 and white text 4.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.