1. greens
2. neutral-muteds
3. Laurel

Color Laurel green (#6e8d71):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Laurel green (#6e8d71):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
greens

greens Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Laurel / #6e8d71

The HTML HEX code is #6e8d71. The corresponding color name is "Laurel". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 110%, Green (G): 141%, Blue (B): 113%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 22%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):20%, Black (K): 45%. In the HSL color space, #6e8d71 has a hue of 126°, saturation of 12%, and lightness of 49%. The HSV representation is 126° for hue, 22% for saturation, and 55% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 56, a* (green to red) = -17, and b* (blue to yellow) = 11. The XYZ representation is X: 19, Y: 24, Z: 19. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5041, U (chrominance) = -0.0300, and V (chrominance) = -0.0638.

The decimal value of the color is 7245169. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #669966. Variations of the colour are #A6B9A8 for a 20% lighter version and #415343 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #6e8d71, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6445 Kelvin (6445K).

The approximate wavelength of #6e8d71 is around 527.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Laurel (Hex: #6e8d71): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Laurel, represented by the hex color #6e8d71, resembles the lush foliage of the forest. Its deep green hue evokes a sense of tranquility and connection with nature. This color is similar to the leaves of laurel trees, which are known for their glossy and aromatic properties. Imagine being surrounded by a dense laurel forest, where sunlight breaks through the canopy, casting a soothing green glow. Laurel can also be compared to the color of moss-covered rocks near a babbling brook, adding a touch of organic beauty to any space.

Tints and Shades of #6e8d71 HEX color (Laurel)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #6e8d71, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #DBE3DC
• #B7C6B8
• #92AA95
• #6e8d71
• #536A55
• #374739
• #1C231C
• #000000

Tones of Laurel (#6e8d71 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #6e8d71, #758877 is the less saturated color, while #6e8d71 is the most saturated one.

• #758877
• #738976
• #728a74
• #708c73
• #6e8d71
• #404340
• #353935
• #2a2e2a
• #202420

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #6e8d71;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #6e8d71; }

.text {color:#6e8d71;}

.background {background-color:#6e8d71;}

.border {border:1px solid #6e8d71;}