#666F7A color
The hex color #666F7A is a grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 40% red, 43.5% green and 47.8% blue (102, 111, 122).
Its hue angle is 213°, with 9% saturation and 44% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 16% cyan, 9% magenta, 0% yellow and 52% 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 5.1:1).
#666F7A color codes
| HEX | #666F7A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(102, 111, 122) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(40%, 43.5%, 47.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(213, 9%, 44%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(213, 16%, 48%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(16%, 9%, 0%, 52%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(46.44, -0.91, -7.24) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(46.44, 7.3, 262.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(14.676, 15.599, 20.646) | |
| Decimal | 6713210 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #666F7A, 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 #666F7A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.1:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #666F7A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.1:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.12:1 | 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 #666F7A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6b6f7bProtanopia
no red cones#696d7aDeuteranopia
no green cones#617172Tritanopia
no blue cones#6e6e6eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #666f7a; }
.text { color: #666f7a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #666f7a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(102 111 122 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #666f7a, #67667a); }
Similar colors
#6b717aMade in the Shade#646b7aAshen Whisper#656e72Batman#656874Alley Cat#686d70Beautiful Darkness#717378Space Gray#59656dStreets of London#5c7287Plumbeous
Questions
- What color is #666F7A?
- #666F7A is a grayish azure, closest to the named color Made in the Shade. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #666F7A?
- The RGB value is 102, 111, 122: 102 red, 111 green and 122 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #666F7A?
- The complementary color is #7A7166, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #666F7A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.12:1 and white text 5.1:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.