#768A68 color
The hex color #768A68 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 46.3% red, 54.1% green and 40.8% blue (118, 138, 104).
Its hue angle is 95°, with 14% saturation and 47% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 0% magenta, 25% yellow and 46% black.
The closest named color is Crispy Crunch (#7A8F68), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.61:1).
#768A68 color codes
| HEX | #768A68 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(118, 138, 104) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(46.3%, 54.1%, 40.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(95, 14%, 47%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(95, 25%, 54%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 0%, 25%, 46%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(55.1, -13.82, 15.88) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(55.1, 21.05, 131.02) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(19.058, 23.028, 16.535) | |
| Decimal | 7768680 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #768A68, 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 #768A68 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.61:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #768A68 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.61:1 | 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 #768A68 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8d8566Protanopia
no red cones#8a836aDeuteranopia
no green cones#778781Tritanopia
no blue cones#848484Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #768a68; }
.text { color: #768a68; }
.border { border: 2px solid #768a68; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(118 138 104 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #768a68, #688a6b); }
Similar colors
#7a8f68Crispy Crunch#748d70Toad#6f8d6aKashmir#7b8762Green Relict#76856aWreath#70916cPaying Mantis#6f8770Thyme and Place#768b59Moss Gardens
Closest common color name: Smoke.
Questions
- What color is #768A68?
- #768A68 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Crispy Crunch. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #768A68?
- The RGB value is 118, 138, 104: 118 red, 138 green and 104 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #768A68?
- The complementary color is #7C688A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #768A68?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.61:1 and white text 3.75:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.