analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6A684D — Fern
#6A684D is a mid-tone desaturated yellow sitting at 56° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#6a684d
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #6A684D
- f9f8f6
- e5e4db
- d1d0c0
- bdbca4
- aaa889
- 96936e
- 7c795a
- 605f46
- 454432
- 2a291e
- 0f0f0b
Color schemes using #6A684D
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
Nearby colors
#6A684D FAQ
What color is #6A684D?
#6A684D is a shade of fern in the yellow family. It has a hue of 56 degrees, 16% saturation and 36% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6A684D?
#6A684D is rgb(106, 104, 77) in RGB, hsl(56, 16%, 36%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 27%, 58%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6A684D?
White text on this background reaches 5.68:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.7:1.
What colors go well with #6A684D?
Its direct complement is #4D4F6A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4D5E6A and #5A4D6A gives you contrast without the vibration.