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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#6D8D4E — Moss
#6D8D4E is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 90° 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.
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Tints and shades of #6D8D4E
- f7faf5
- e0e9d7
- c8d8b9
- b1c89a
- 9ab77c
- 82a65e
- 6b8a4c
- 536b3b
- 3c4d2a
- 242f1a
- 0d1009
Color schemes using #6D8D4E
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.
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#6D8D4E FAQ
What color is #6D8D4E?
#6D8D4E is a shade of moss in the green family. It has a hue of 90 degrees, 29% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #6D8D4E?
#6D8D4E is rgb(109, 141, 78) in RGB, hsl(90, 29%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(23%, 0%, 45%, 45%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #6D8D4E?
White text on this background reaches 3.77:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.57:1.
What colors go well with #6D8D4E?
Its direct complement is #6E4E8D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4E4E8D and #8D4E8D gives you contrast without the vibration.