Information about #6B8A7D color

#6B8A7D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #6B8A7D is classified in the Register under the Spring Green Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(107, 138, 125) (42% red, 54.1% green, 49% blue), or CMYK 12 / 0 / 5 / 46 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#6B8A7D is a calm, restrained spring green that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Xanadu (#738678). Nearby in the Register you will also find Undercover (#648985) and Rusted Light Blue (#6A7F7A).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(107, 138, 125)), which gives #6B8A7D its character. If you plan to put text on a #6B8A7D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.8:1. #6B8A7D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#6B8A7D color variations

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#6B8A7D 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 #6B8A7D

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

Xanadu color link
Xanadu

#738678

Undercover color link
Undercover

#648985

Thor color link
Thor

#697F79

Laurel color link
Laurel

#6E8D71

Smoke color link
Smoke

#738276

Blue Smoke color link
Blue Smoke

#78857A

Smoky Green color link
Smoky Green

#79867C

Bluff color link
Bluff

#718187

Gumbo color link
Gumbo

#718F8A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6B8A7D
  • RGB107, 138, 125
  • CMYK12, 0, 5, 46
  • CSSrgb(107, 138, 125)
  • HSL155°, 13%, 48%
  • HSL Precise154.839°, 12.653%, 48.039%
  • HSV155°, 22%, 54%
  • HSB155°, 22%, 54%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.420
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.541
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.490
  • GLSLvec3(0.420, 0.541, 0.490)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.420, 0.541, 0.490, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.420, 0.541, 0.490)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB42%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB49%
  • Color FamilySpring Green
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID6B8A7D
  • DECIMAL ID7047805
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01