#668590 color
The hex color #668590 is a grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 40% red, 52.2% green and 56.5% blue (102, 133, 144).
Its hue angle is 196°, with 17% saturation and 48% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 29% cyan, 8% magenta, 0% yellow and 44% black.
The closest named color is Horizon (#648894), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.32:1).
#668590 color codes
| HEX | #668590 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(102, 133, 144) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(40%, 52.2%, 56.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(196, 17%, 48%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(196, 29%, 56%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 8%, 0%, 44%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(53.61, -8.22, -9.47) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(53.61, 12.54, 229.05) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(18.9, 21.613, 29.556) | |
| Decimal | 6718864 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #668590, 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 #668590 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.32:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #668590 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.32:1 | 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 #668590 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7e8391Protanopia
no red cones#787e90Deuteranopia
no green cones#598988Tritanopia
no blue cones#808080Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #668590; }
.text { color: #668590; }
.border { border: 2px solid #668590; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(102 133 144 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #668590, #667090); }
Similar colors
#648894Horizon#698890Gothic#6a8389Puddle Jumper#698589Thundercloud#648589Arctic#6a7f8bCitadel#657d82Catfish#5d7b89Night Owl
Closest common color name: Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #668590?
- #668590 is a grayish azure, closest to the named color Horizon. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #668590?
- The RGB value is 102, 133, 144: 102 red, 133 green and 144 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #668590?
- The complementary color is #907166, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #668590?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.32:1 and white text 3.95:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.