#667EA0 color
The hex color #667EA0 is a grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 40% red, 49.4% green and 62.7% blue (102, 126, 160).
Its hue angle is 215°, with 23% saturation and 51% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 36% cyan, 21% magenta, 0% yellow and 37% black.
The closest named color is Bay View (#6A819E), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.06:1).
#667EA0 color codes
| HEX | #667EA0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(102, 126, 160) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(40%, 49.4%, 62.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(215, 23%, 51%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(215, 36%, 63%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(36%, 21%, 0%, 37%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(52.16, 0.02, -20.98) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(52.16, 20.98, 270.06) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(19.284, 20.284, 36.15) | |
| Decimal | 6717088 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #667EA0, 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 #667EA0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.06:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #667EA0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.06:1 | Pass | 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 #667EA0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7280a2Protanopia
no red cones#6b7a9fDeuteranopia
no green cones#548589Tritanopia
no blue cones#7c7c7cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #667ea0; }
.text { color: #667ea0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #667ea0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(102 126 160 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #667ea0, #6b66a0); }
Similar colors
#6a819eBay View#6e7e99Infinity and Beyond#5a789aQuiet Harbour#5879a2Montreux Blue#7181a4English Manor#65769aMisty Harbour#74819aStonewash#567aadEndless River
Closest common color name: Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #667EA0?
- #667EA0 is a grayish azure, closest to the named color Bay View. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #667EA0?
- The RGB value is 102, 126, 160: 102 red, 126 green and 160 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #667EA0?
- The complementary color is #A08866, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #667EA0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.06:1 and white text 4.15:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.