#666E77 color
The hex color #666E77 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 40% red, 43.1% green and 46.7% blue (102, 110, 119).
Its hue angle is 212°, with 8% saturation and 43% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 8% magenta, 0% yellow and 53% black.
The closest named color is Made in the Shade (#6B717A), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.17:1).
#666E77 color codes
| HEX | #666E77 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(102, 110, 119) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(40%, 43.1%, 46.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(212, 8%, 43%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(212, 14%, 47%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 8%, 0%, 53%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(46.05, -1.02, -6.03) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(46.05, 6.11, 260.4) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(14.384, 15.308, 19.646) | |
| Decimal | 6712951 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #666E77, 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 #666E77 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.17:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #666E77 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.17:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.06:1 | 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 #666E77 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6b6e77Protanopia
no red cones#696c77Deuteranopia
no green cones#627071Tritanopia
no blue cones#6d6d6dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #666e77; }
.text { color: #666e77; }
.border { border: 2px solid #666e77; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(102 110 119 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #666e77, #676677); }
Similar colors
#6b717aMade in the Shade#656e72Batman#686d70Beautiful Darkness#646b7aAshen Whisper#717378Space Gray#656874Alley Cat#59656dStreets of London#616669Gray Web
Questions
- What color is #666E77?
- #666E77 is a gray, closest to the named color Made in the Shade. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #666E77?
- The RGB value is 102, 110, 119: 102 red, 110 green and 119 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #666E77?
- The complementary color is #776F66, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #666E77?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.06:1 and white text 5.17:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.