#466F67 color
The hex color #466F67 is a dark, grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 27.5% red, 43.5% green and 40.4% blue (70, 111, 103).
Its hue angle is 168°, with 23% saturation and 35% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 37% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 56% black.
The closest named color is Moonlit Forest (#3E6D6A), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.63:1).
#466F67 color codes
| HEX | #466F67 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(70, 111, 103) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(27.5%, 43.5%, 40.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(168, 23%, 35%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(168, 37%, 44%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(37%, 0%, 7%, 56%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(43.73, -16.33, -0.09) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(43.73, 16.33, 180.33) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(10.658, 13.65, 14.902) | |
| Decimal | 4616039 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #466F67, 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 #466F67 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.73:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.63:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #466F67 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.63:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.73:1 | 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 #466F67 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6c6a67Protanopia
no red cones#646568Deuteranopia
no green cones#39706cTritanopia
no blue cones#676767Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #466f67; }
.text { color: #466f67; }
.border { border: 2px solid #466f67; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(70 111 103 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #466f67, #46636f); }
Similar colors
#3e6d6aMoonlit Forest#366d68Deep Pool Teal#39766cGreen Sleeves#416858June Ivy#457b74Turquoise Tortoise#447777Tropical Rain#407577Ming#317362Nordic Forest
Closest common color name: Pine Green.
Questions
- What color is #466F67?
- #466F67 is a dark, grayish spring green, closest to the named color Moonlit Forest. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #466F67?
- The RGB value is 70, 111, 103: 70 red, 111 green and 103 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #466F67?
- The complementary color is #6F464E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #466F67?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.73:1 and white text 5.63:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.