#6B8E23 Hex Code
Color Name: Olive Drab (#3)
What is hex #6B8E23 Color?
The color name of hex code #6B8E23 is Olive Drab (#3). The RGB values are (107, 142, 35) which means it is composed of
38% red, 50% green and 12% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:25 M:0 Y:75 K:44. In the HSV/HSB scale, #6B8E23 has a hue of 80°, 75% saturation and a brightness value of 56%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #6B8E23 Color Codes
| Color Name | Olive Drab (#3) |
| RGB Values | (107, 142, 35) |
| CMYK Values | (25%, 0%, 75%, 44%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (80°, 75%, 56%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #669933 |
| Inverse Color | #9471DC [Medium Purple] |
| Closest Pantone® | 370 C |
| Closest RAL | 6018 [Yellow green] |
| Complementary Color | #46238E [KSU Purple] |
| #6B8E23 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #5F5F5F |
| Desaturated | #595959 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #787878 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #7F7F7F |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B5B5B5 |
Hex #6B8E23 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #6B8E23 is #46238E which is called KSU Purple. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #6B8E23 color is offered by #46238E. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #6B8E23 are #368E23 and #8E7C23, called Slimy Green and Bistre Brown, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #6B8E23 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #6B8E23 are #23368E (Dark Cornflower Blue) and #7C238E (Maximum Purple). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#6B8E23 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #236B8E (Lapis Lazuli) and #8E236B (Amaranth Deep Purple) along with #6B8E23, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #6B8E23 has #236B8E (Lapis Lazuli), #46238E (KSU Purple) and #8E4623 (Russet). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #6B8E23 contains #238E7C (Illuminating Emerald), #46238E (KSU Purple) and #8E2336 (Red-Violet (Color Wheel)). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #6B8E23 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #6B8E23 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 6B8E23 Color
Tints
89A54F- 97B065
- A6BB7B
- B5C791
- C4D2A7
- D3DDBD
- E1E8D3
- F0F4E9
Tones
- 6F8B36
- 718A3F
- 738848
- 768752
- 78865B
- 7A8464
- 7C836D
- 7E8177
Shades
- 56721C
- 4B6319
- 405515
- 364712
- 2B390E
- 202B0B
- 151C07
- 0B0E04
#6B8E23 Color Patterns
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#6B8E23 Houndstooth Pattern
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#6B8E23 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
