#606180 color
The hex color #606180 is a grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 37.6% red, 38% green and 50.2% blue (96, 97, 128).
Its hue angle is 238°, with 14% saturation and 44% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 25% cyan, 24% magenta, 0% yellow and 50% black.
The closest named color is Heron (#6A6887), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.97:1).
#606180 color codes
| HEX | #606180 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(96, 97, 128) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(37.6%, 38%, 50.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(238, 14%, 44%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(238, 25%, 50%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 24%, 0%, 50%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(42.15, 6.95, -17.4) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(42.15, 18.73, 291.76) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(12.994, 12.594, 22.164) | |
| Decimal | 6316416 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #606180, 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 #606180 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.97:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #606180 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.97:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.52:1 | 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 #606180 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#596581Protanopia
no red cones#58627fDeuteranopia
no green cones#59666cTritanopia
no blue cones#636363Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #606180; }
.text { color: #606180; }
.border { border: 2px solid #606180; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(96 97 128 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #606180, #6f6080); }
Similar colors
#6a6887Heron#6b6c89Dark Prince#555570Majestic Magic#4c567aDeep Indigo#675a75Plummy#655883Berry Jam#746c8fBureaucracy#5f6d91Haunt Mist
Closest common color name: Space Gray.
Questions
- What color is #606180?
- #606180 is a grayish blue, closest to the named color Heron. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #606180?
- The RGB value is 96, 97, 128: 96 red, 97 green and 128 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #606180?
- The complementary color is #807F60, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #606180?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.52:1 and white text 5.97:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.