Information about #6B8E5D color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #6B8E5D is classified in the Register under the Chartreuse Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(107, 142, 93) (42% red, 55.7% green, 36.5% blue), or CMYK 14 / 0 / 19 / 44 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #6B8E5D reads as a gently muted chartreuse and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Spirulina (#688C60). Nearby in the Register you will also find Young Bamboo Color (#6B9362) and Russian Green (#679267).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(107, 142, 93)), which gives #6B8E5D its character. On this background, black text reaches a 5.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.7:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#6B8E5D color variations

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#6B8E5D 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 #6B8E5D

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

Spirulina color link
Spirulina

#688C60

Hippie Green color link
Hippie Green

#608A5A

Epiphany color link
Epiphany

#6A9A62

Ranger color link
Ranger

#6D8063

Drab Green color link
Drab Green

#749551

Highland color link
Highland

#7A9461

Slate Green color link
Slate Green

#658D6D

Reseda Green color link
Reseda Green

#6C7C59

Limed Ash color link
Limed Ash

#747D63

Laurel color link
Laurel

#6E8D71

#6B8E5D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6B8E5D
  • RGB107, 142, 93
  • CMYK14, 0, 19, 44
  • HSL103°, 21%, 46%
  • HSL Precise102.857°, 20.851%, 46.078%
  • HSV103°, 35%, 56%
  • HSB103°, 35%, 56%
  • HEX ID6B8E5D
  • DECIMAL ID7048797
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Chartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB42%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB55.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB36.5%
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