#466D6A color
The hex color #466D6A is a dark, grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 27.5% red, 42.7% green and 41.6% blue (70, 109, 106).
Its hue angle is 175°, with 22% saturation and 35% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 36% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 57% black.
The closest named color is Moonlit Forest (#3E6D6A), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.74:1).
#466D6A color codes
| HEX | #466D6A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(70, 109, 106) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(27.5%, 42.7%, 41.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(175, 22%, 35%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(175, 36%, 43%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(36%, 0%, 3%, 57%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(43.18, -14.46, -2.7) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(43.18, 14.71, 190.58) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(10.595, 13.279, 15.638) | |
| Decimal | 4615530 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #466D6A, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #466D6A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.74:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #466D6A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.74:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #466D6A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#69696aProtanopia
no red cones#62646aDeuteranopia
no green cones#386f6cTritanopia
no blue cones#666666Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #466d6a; }
.text { color: #466d6a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #466d6a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(70 109 106 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #466d6a, #465c6d); }
Similar colors
#3e6d6aMoonlit Forest#366d68Deep Pool Teal#407577Ming#4e7376Rogue Waters#447777Tropical Rain#41767bOcean Slumber#405e5cRosemary#556962Dark Forest
Closest common color name: Pine Green.
Questions
- What color is #466D6A?
- #466D6A is a dark, grayish cyan, closest to the named color Moonlit Forest. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #466D6A?
- The RGB value is 70, 109, 106: 70 red, 109 green and 106 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #466D6A?
- The complementary color is #6D4649, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #466D6A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.66:1 and white text 5.74:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.