#667387 color
The hex color #667387 is a grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 40% red, 45.1% green and 52.9% blue (102, 115, 135).
Its hue angle is 216°, with 14% saturation and 46% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 24% cyan, 15% magenta, 0% yellow and 47% black.
The closest named color is Plumbeous (#5C7287), a difference of 3.5 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.81:1).
#667387 color codes
| HEX | #667387 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(102, 115, 135) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(40%, 45.1%, 52.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(216, 14%, 46%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(216, 24%, 53%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 15%, 0%, 47%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(48.05, -0.11, -12.56) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(48.05, 12.56, 269.5) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(15.982, 16.835, 25.324) | |
| Decimal | 6714247 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #667387, 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 #667387 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.81:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #667387 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.81:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.37:1 | 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 #667387 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6c7488Protanopia
no red cones#697187Deuteranopia
no green cones#5d7779Tritanopia
no blue cones#727272Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #667387; }
.text { color: #667387; }
.border { border: 2px solid #667387; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(102 115 135 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #667387, #6a6687); }
Similar colors
#5c7287Plumbeous#646b7aAshen Whisper#747a8aAbandoned Spaceship#6b717aMade in the Shade#6e7e99Infinity and Beyond#65769aMisty Harbour#577396Clean Slate#708090Slate Gray
Questions
- What color is #667387?
- #667387 is a grayish azure, closest to the named color Plumbeous. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #667387?
- The RGB value is 102, 115, 135: 102 red, 115 green and 135 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #667387?
- The complementary color is #877A66, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #667387?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.37:1 and white text 4.81:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.