Information about #6E8D2A color

#6E8D2A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#6E8D2A falls into the Chartreuse Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(110, 141, 42) — 43.1% red, 55.3% green, 16.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 12 / 0 / 39 / 45. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#6E8D2A presents itself as a clearly saturated zesty chartreuse — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Olive Drab (#6B8E23). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Olivedrab (#698B22) and Mossy Green (#638B27).

The recipe behind #6E8D2A is rgb(110, 141, 42), with green as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #6E8D2A: 5.5:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.8:1 for white. #6E8D2A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#6E8D2A color variations

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#6E8D2A 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 #6E8D2A

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

Olive Drab color link
Olive Drab

#6B8E23

Olivedrab color link
Olivedrab

#698B22

Mossy Green color link
Mossy Green

#638B27

Vida Loca color link
Vida Loca

#5F9228

Khaki Green color link
Khaki Green

#728639

Dirty Green color link
Dirty Green

#667E2C

Pacifika color link
Pacifika

#778120

Limeade color link
Limeade

#5F9727

Swamp color link
Swamp

#698339

Fresh Onion color link
Fresh Onion

#5B8930

#6E8D2A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6E8D2A
  • RGB110, 141, 42
  • CMYK12, 0, 39, 45
  • HSL79°, 54%, 36%
  • HSL Precise78.788°, 54.098%, 35.882%
  • HSV79°, 70%, 55%
  • HSB79°, 70%, 55%
  • HEX ID6E8D2A
  • DECIMAL ID7245098
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Chartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB43.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB55.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.5%
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