#606E6B color
The hex color #606E6B is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 37.6% red, 43.1% green and 42% blue (96, 110, 107).
Its hue angle is 167°, with 7% saturation and 40% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 57% black.
The closest named color is Wrapped in Twilight (#5F6D6E), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.33:1).
#606E6B color codes
| HEX | #606E6B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(96, 110, 107) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(37.6%, 43.1%, 42%) | |
| HSL | hsl(167, 7%, 40%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(167, 13%, 43%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(13%, 0%, 3%, 57%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(45.22, -5.92, -0.11) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(45.22, 5.92, 181.08) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(13.053, 14.7, 16.057) | |
| Decimal | 6319723 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #606E6B, 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 #606E6B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.94:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.33:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #606E6B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.33:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.94:1 | 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 #606E6B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6d6c6bProtanopia
no red cones#6a6a6bDeuteranopia
no green cones#5d6f6dTritanopia
no blue cones#6b6b6bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #606e6b; }
.text { color: #606e6b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #606e6b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(96 110 107 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #606e6b, #606a6e); }
Similar colors
#5f6d6eWrapped in Twilight#556962Dark Forest#67786eCamping Trip#656e72Batman#6b6d6aShadows#6e797bPhantom#566062Yacht Club#6a6b65Armoury
Closest common color name: Dim Gray.
Questions
- What color is #606E6B?
- #606E6B is a gray, closest to the named color Wrapped in Twilight. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #606E6B?
- The RGB value is 96, 110, 107: 96 red, 110 green and 107 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #606E6B?
- The complementary color is #6E6063, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #606E6B?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.94:1 and white text 5.33:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.