#6F9572 color
The hex color #6F9572 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 43.5% red, 58.4% green and 44.7% blue (111, 149, 114).
Its hue angle is 125°, with 15% saturation and 51% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 26% cyan, 0% magenta, 23% yellow and 42% black.
The closest named color is Paying Mantis (#70916C), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.22:1).
#6F9572 color codes
| HEX | #6F9572 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(111, 149, 114) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(43.5%, 58.4%, 44.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(125, 15%, 51%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(125, 26%, 58%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 0%, 23%, 42%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(58.12, -20.42, 14.33) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(58.12, 24.95, 144.93) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(20.339, 26.089, 19.88) | |
| Decimal | 7312754 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6F9572, 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 #6F9572 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.22:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #6F9572 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.22:1 | 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 #6F9572 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#968e70Protanopia
no red cones#908a74Deuteranopia
no green cones#6b938bTritanopia
no blue cones#8c8c8cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6f9572; }
.text { color: #6f9572; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6f9572; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(111 149 114 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6f9572, #6f9585); }
Similar colors
#70916cPaying Mantis#6f8d6aKashmir#748d70Toad#7b9a6dMoney#679b6aLeafy#779966Mosslands#7a8f68Crispy Crunch#819e84Vineyard
Closest common color name: Moss Green.
Questions
- What color is #6F9572?
- #6F9572 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Paying Mantis. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6F9572?
- The RGB value is 111, 149, 114: 111 red, 149 green and 114 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6F9572?
- The complementary color is #956F92, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6F9572?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.22:1 and white text 3.38:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.