Laurel

Q: How do I use #6C9374 in CSS?

You can use #6C9374 in CSS with: background-color: #6C9374; or color: #6C9374; or as an RGB value: rgb(108, 147, 116). For print design, use CMYK: 27%, 0%, 21%, 42%.

#6C9374

Laurel is a cool medium color with the hex code #6C9374. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 108, 147, 116 in digital design or CMYK 27%, 0%, 21%, 42% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Laurel color values

HEX: #6C9374
RGB: 108, 147, 116
HSL: 132°, 15%, 50%
CMYK: 27, 0, 21, 42

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Laurel sits at 132° on the color wheel with 15% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 15% 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(108, 147, 116), where the green channel leads at 147, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. 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 27C 0M 21Y 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: #6C9374;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 108, 147, 116;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#6C9374',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 27%
M: 0%
Y: 21%
K: 42%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(108, 147, 116)
rgba(108, 147, 116, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

14 brand s with colors near 132° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #6C9374?

#6C9374 is Laurel, a cool medium color with RGB values of 108, 147, 116. It has a hue of 132°, 15% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #6C9374?

The RGB color code for #6C9374 is rgb(108, 147, 116). This means it contains 108 red, 147 green, and 116 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Laurel a warm or cool color?

Laurel (#6C9374) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #6C9374 in CSS?

You can use #6C9374 in CSS with: background-color: #6C9374; or color: #6C9374; or as an RGB value: rgb(108, 147, 116). For print design, use CMYK: 27%, 0%, 21%, 42%.