Information about #656B3D color

#656B3D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #656B3D belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(101, 107, 61) (39.6% red, 42% green, 23.9% blue), or CMYK 2 / 0 / 18 / 58 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#656B3D presents itself as a softly balanced yellow — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Woodland (#626746). Nearby in the Register you will also find Chalet Green (#5A6E41) and Barmy Army (#607640).

In RGB terms — rgb(101, 107, 61) — the green channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #656B3D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.7:1. #656B3D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#656B3D color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#656B3D 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 #656B3D

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

Woodland color link
Woodland

#626746

Chalet Green color link
Chalet Green

#5A6E41

Barmy Army color link
Barmy Army

#607640

Muddy Green color link
Muddy Green

#657432

Kiki Khaki color link
Kiki Khaki

#70743E

Hemlock color link
Hemlock

#69684B

Yellow Metal color link
Yellow Metal

#716338

Limed Gum color link
Limed Gum

#6B5B3D

Khaki Grey color link
Khaki Grey

#725F3C

Soya Bean color link
Soya Bean

#6F634B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#656B3D
  • RGB101, 107, 61
  • CMYK2, 0, 18, 58
  • CSSrgb(101, 107, 61)
  • HSL68°, 27%, 33%
  • HSL Precise67.826°, 27.381%, 32.941%
  • HSV68°, 43%, 42%
  • HSB68°, 43%, 42%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.396
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.420
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • GLSLvec3(0.396, 0.420, 0.239)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.396, 0.420, 0.239, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.396, 0.420, 0.239)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB39.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.9%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID656B3D
  • DECIMAL ID6646589
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01