Information about #668E2E color

#668E2E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #668E2E is classified in the Register under the Chartreuse Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(102, 142, 46) (40% red, 55.7% green, 18% blue), or CMYK 16 / 0 / 38 / 44 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#668E2E is a confidently colored chartreuse that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Mossy Green (#638B27). Nearby in the Register you will also find Maximum Green (#5E8C31) and Vida Loca (#5F9228).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(102, 142, 46)), which gives #668E2E its character. If you plan to put text on a #668E2E background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.8:1. #668E2E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#668E2E color variations

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#668E2E 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 #668E2E

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

Mossy Green color link
Mossy Green

#638B27

Vida Loca color link
Vida Loca

#5F9228

Olive Drab color link
Olive Drab

#6B8E23

Fresh Onion color link
Fresh Onion

#5B8930

Olivedrab color link
Olivedrab

#698B22

Limeade color link
Limeade

#5F9727

Kakapo color link
Kakapo

#5C9625

Swamp color link
Swamp

#698339

Dirty Green color link
Dirty Green

#667E2C

Khaki Green color link
Khaki Green

#728639

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#668E2E
  • RGB102, 142, 46
  • CMYK16, 0, 38, 44
  • CSSrgb(102, 142, 46)
  • HSL85°, 51%, 37%
  • HSL Precise85°, 51.064%, 36.863%
  • HSV85°, 68%, 56%
  • HSB85°, 68%, 56%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.400
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.557
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.400, 0.557, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.400, 0.557, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.400, 0.557, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB40%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB55.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color FamilyChartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID668E2E
  • DECIMAL ID6721070
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01