#667388 color
The hex color #667388 is a grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 40% red, 45.1% green and 53.3% blue (102, 115, 136).
Its hue angle is 217°, with 14% saturation and 47% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 25% cyan, 15% magenta, 0% yellow and 47% black.
The closest named color is Plumbeous (#5C7287), a difference of 3.7 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.8:1).
#667388 color codes
| HEX | #667388 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(102, 115, 136) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(40%, 45.1%, 53.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(217, 14%, 47%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(217, 25%, 53%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 15%, 0%, 47%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(48.09, 0.14, -13.1) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(48.09, 13.1, 270.62) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(16.053, 16.863, 25.697) | |
| Decimal | 6714248 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #667388, 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 #667388 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.37:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.8:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #667388 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.8:1 | 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 #667388 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6c7489Protanopia
no red cones#697188Deuteranopia
no green cones#5d777aTritanopia
no blue cones#727272Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #667388; }
.text { color: #667388; }
.border { border: 2px solid #667388; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(102 115 136 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #667388, #6a6688); }
Similar colors
#5c7287Plumbeous#646b7aAshen Whisper#747a8aAbandoned Spaceship#6e7e99Infinity and Beyond#65769aMisty Harbour#6b717aMade in the Shade#577396Clean Slate#5f6d91Haunt Mist
Closest common color name: Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #667388?
- #667388 is a grayish azure, closest to the named color Plumbeous. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #667388?
- The RGB value is 102, 115, 136: 102 red, 115 green and 136 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #667388?
- The complementary color is #887B66, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #667388?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.37:1 and white text 4.8:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.