#6F9590 color
The hex color #6F9590 is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 43.5% red, 58.4% green and 56.5% blue (111, 149, 144).
Its hue angle is 172°, with 15% saturation and 51% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 26% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 42% black.
The closest named color is Yucca (#75978F), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.38:1).
#6F9590 color codes
| HEX | #6F9590 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(111, 149, 144) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(43.5%, 58.4%, 56.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(172, 15%, 51%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(172, 26%, 58%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 0%, 3%, 42%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(58.87, -14.17, -1.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(58.87, 14.26, 186.53) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(22.335, 26.887, 30.393) | |
| Decimal | 7312784 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6F9590, 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 #6F9590 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.38:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #6F9590 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.38:1 | 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 #6F9590 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#919190Protanopia
no red cones#8a8b91Deuteranopia
no green cones#649793Tritanopia
no blue cones#8e8e8eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6f9590; }
.text { color: #6f9590; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6f9590; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(111 149 144 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6f9590, #6f8795); }
Similar colors
#75978fYucca#6d9292Juniper#829f96Japanese Bonsai#57958bMartian Cerulean#5f9ea0Cadet Blue#67a195Emerald Oasis#7d9b89Parisian Patina#849c8dMother Earth
Questions
- What color is #6F9590?
- #6F9590 is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Yucca. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6F9590?
- The RGB value is 111, 149, 144: 111 red, 149 green and 144 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6F9590?
- The complementary color is #956F74, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6F9590?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.38:1 and white text 3.29:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.