Laurel

Q: How do I use #6B947B in CSS?

You can use #6B947B in CSS with: background-color: #6B947B; or color: #6B947B; or as an RGB value: rgb(107, 148, 123). For print design, use CMYK: 28%, 0%, 17%, 42%.

#6B947B

Laurel is a cool medium color with the hex code #6B947B. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 107, 148, 123 in digital design or CMYK 28%, 0%, 17%, 42% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Laurel color values

HEX: #6B947B
RGB: 107, 148, 123
HSL: 143°, 16%, 50%
CMYK: 28, 0, 17, 42

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Laurel sits at 143° on the color wheel with 16% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 16% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Laurel is rendered as rgb(107, 148, 123), where the green channel leads at 148, with red and blue channels close behind. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.

For print, Laurel translates to a CMYK breakdown of 28C 0M 17Y 42K. With a moderate key (42%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Laurel

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #6B947B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 107, 148, 123;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#6B947B',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 28%
M: 0%
Y: 17%
K: 42%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(107, 148, 123)
rgba(107, 148, 123, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

15 brand s with colors near 143° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #6B947B?

#6B947B is Laurel, a cool medium color with RGB values of 107, 148, 123. It has a hue of 143°, 16% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #6B947B?

The RGB color code for #6B947B is rgb(107, 148, 123). This means it contains 107 red, 148 green, and 123 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Laurel a warm or cool color?

Laurel (#6B947B) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #6B947B in CSS?

You can use #6B947B in CSS with: background-color: #6B947B; or color: #6B947B; or as an RGB value: rgb(107, 148, 123). For print design, use CMYK: 28%, 0%, 17%, 42%.