Information about #6B851E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #6B851E belongs to the Chartreuse Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(107, 133, 30) — 42% red, 52.2% green, 11.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 10 / 0 / 40 / 48. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#6B851E is a energetic, saturated chartreuse that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Olivedrab (#698B22). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Olive Drab (#6B8E23) and Chrome Oxide Green (#668014).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(107, 133, 30)), which gives #6B851E its character. If you plan to put text on a #6B851E background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.2:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#6B851E color variations

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#6B851E 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 #6B851E

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

Olivedrab color link
Olivedrab

#698B22

Olive Drab color link
Olive Drab

#6B8E23

Pacifika color link
Pacifika

#778120

Mossy Green color link
Mossy Green

#638B27

Bitter Lime color link
Bitter Lime

#648C11

Dirty Green color link
Dirty Green

#667E2C

Trendy Green color link
Trendy Green

#7C881A

Murky Green color link
Murky Green

#6C7A0E

Vida Loca color link
Vida Loca

#5F9228

Limeade color link
Limeade

#5F9727

Kakapo color link
Kakapo

#5C9625

#6B851E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6B851E
  • RGB107, 133, 30
  • CMYK10, 0, 40, 48
  • CSSrgb(107, 133, 30)
  • HSL75°, 63%, 32%
  • HSL Precise75.146°, 63.19%, 31.961%
  • HSV75°, 77%, 52%
  • HSB75°, 77%, 52%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.420
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.522
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.118
  • GLSLvec3(0.420, 0.522, 0.118)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.420, 0.522, 0.118, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.420, 0.522, 0.118)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB42%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB52.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.8%
  • Color Family (Hue)Chartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID6B851E
  • DECIMAL ID7046430
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01