Information about #6F8B74 color

#6F8B74 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #6F8B74 is classified in the Register under the Green Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(111, 139, 116) — 43.5% red, 54.5% green, 45.5% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 11 / 0 / 9 / 45. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#6F8B74 presents itself as a gently muted natural green — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Laurel (#6E8D71). Nearby in the Register you will also find Xanadu (#738678) and Smoke (#738276).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(111, 139, 116)), which gives #6F8B74 its character. If you plan to put text on a #6F8B74 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.7:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #6F8B74 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#6F8B74 color variations

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#6F8B74 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 #6F8B74

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

Laurel color link
Laurel

#6E8D71

Xanadu color link
Xanadu

#738678

Smoke color link
Smoke

#738276

Green Grey color link
Green Grey

#77926F

Blue Smoke color link
Blue Smoke

#78857A

Slate Green color link
Slate Green

#658D6D

Smoky Green color link
Smoky Green

#79867C

Thor color link
Thor

#697F79

Harbor Rat color link
Harbor Rat

#757D75

Oxley color link
Oxley

#6D9A79

#6F8B74 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6F8B74
  • RGB111, 139, 116
  • CMYK11, 0, 9, 45
  • HSL131°, 11%, 49%
  • HSL Precise130.714°, 11.2%, 49.02%
  • HSV131°, 20%, 55%
  • HSB131°, 20%, 55%
  • HEX ID6F8B74
  • DECIMAL ID7310196
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Green
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB43.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB45.5%
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