Information about #659F6F color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #659F6F belongs to the Green Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(101, 159, 111) — 39.6% red, 62.4% green, 43.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 23 / 0 / 19 / 38. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #659F6F reads as a calm, restrained leafy green and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Shiny Shamrock (#5FA778). Nearby in the Register you will also find Oxley (#6D9A79) and Epiphany (#6A9A62).

In RGB terms — rgb(101, 159, 111) — the green channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #659F6F background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.1:1. #659F6F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#659F6F color variations

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#659F6F color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #659F6F

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Oxley color link
Oxley

#6D9A79

Epiphany color link
Epiphany

#6A9A62

Tea color link
Tea

#65AB7C

Slate Green color link
Slate Green

#658D6D

Grey Green color link
Grey Green

#789B73

Dusty Green color link
Dusty Green

#76A973

Laurel color link
Laurel

#6E8D71

Dull Green color link
Dull Green

#74A662

Green Grey color link
Green Grey

#77926F

#659F6F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#659F6F
  • RGB101, 159, 111
  • CMYK23, 0, 19, 38
  • HSL130°, 23%, 51%
  • HSL Precise130.345°, 23.2%, 50.98%
  • HSV130°, 36%, 62%
  • HSB130°, 36%, 62%
  • HEX ID659F6F
  • DECIMAL ID6659951
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Green
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB39.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB62.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB43.5%
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