#768F71 color
The hex color #768F71 is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 46.3% red, 56.1% green and 44.3% blue (118, 143, 113).
Its hue angle is 110°, with 12% saturation and 50% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 17% cyan, 0% magenta, 21% yellow and 44% black.
The closest named color is Toad (#748D70), a difference of 0.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.94:1).
#768F71 color codes
| HEX | #768F71 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(118, 143, 113) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(46.3%, 56.1%, 44.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(110, 12%, 50%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(110, 21%, 56%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(17%, 0%, 21%, 44%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(56.77, -14.92, 13.09) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(56.77, 19.85, 138.75) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(20.274, 24.688, 19.317) | |
| Decimal | 7769969 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #768F71, 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 #768F71 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.94:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #768F71 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.94:1 | 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 #768F71 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#918a6fProtanopia
no red cones#8d8772Deuteranopia
no green cones#758d87Tritanopia
no blue cones#888888Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #768f71; }
.text { color: #768f71; }
.border { border: 2px solid #768f71; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(118 143 113 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #768f71, #718f7b); }
Similar colors
#748d70Toad#6f8d6aKashmir#70916cPaying Mantis#7a8f68Crispy Crunch#6f8770Thyme and Place#76856aWreath#879877Backyard#839e83Basswood Green
Closest common color name: Smoke.
Questions
- What color is #768F71?
- #768F71 is a grayish green, closest to the named color Toad. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #768F71?
- The RGB value is 118, 143, 113: 118 red, 143 green and 113 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #768F71?
- The complementary color is #8A718F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #768F71?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.94:1 and white text 3.54:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.