Information about #6D8C6A color

#6D8C6A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #6D8C6A is classified in the Register under the Green Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(109, 140, 106) (42.7% red, 54.9% green, 41.6% blue), or CMYK 12 / 0 / 13 / 45 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#6D8C6A is a calm, restrained green that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. 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 Laurel (#6E8D71). Nearby in the Register you will also find Slate Green (#658D6D) and Russian Green (#679267).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(109, 140, 106)), which gives #6D8C6A its character. If you plan to put text on a #6D8C6A background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.7:1. #6D8C6A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#6D8C6A color variations

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#6D8C6A 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 #6D8C6A

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

Slate Green color link
Slate Green

#658D6D

Spirulina color link
Spirulina

#688C60

Green Grey color link
Green Grey

#77926F

Ranger color link
Ranger

#6D8063

Xanadu color link
Xanadu

#738678

Epiphany color link
Epiphany

#6A9A62

Smoke color link
Smoke

#738276

Highland color link
Highland

#7A9461

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6D8C6A
  • RGB109, 140, 106
  • CMYK12, 0, 13, 45
  • CSSrgb(109, 140, 106)
  • HSL115°, 14%, 48%
  • HSL Precise114.706°, 13.821%, 48.235%
  • HSV115°, 24%, 55%
  • HSB115°, 24%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.427
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.549
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.416
  • GLSLvec3(0.427, 0.549, 0.416)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.427, 0.549, 0.416, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.427, 0.549, 0.416)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB42.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB41.6%
  • Color FamilyGreen
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID6D8C6A
  • DECIMAL ID7179370
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01