#6699A2 color
The hex color #6699A2 is a grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 40% red, 60% green and 63.5% blue (102, 153, 162).
Its hue angle is 189°, with 24% saturation and 52% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 37% cyan, 6% magenta, 0% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Tranquili Teal (#6C9DA9), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.64:1).
#6699A2 color codes
| HEX | #6699A2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(102, 153, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(40%, 60%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(189, 24%, 52%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(189, 37%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(37%, 6%, 0%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(60.08, -14.61, -10.11) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(60.08, 17.77, 214.69) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(23.39, 28.214, 38.389) | |
| Decimal | 6724002 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6699A2, 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 #6699A2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.64:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #6699A2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.16:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.64:1 | 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 #6699A2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9195a3Protanopia
no red cones#878ea2Deuteranopia
no green cones#4f9d9cTritanopia
no blue cones#919191Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6699a2; }
.text { color: #6699a2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6699a2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(102 153 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6699a2, #667ba2); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #6699A2?
- #6699A2 is a grayish cyan, closest to the named color Tranquili Teal. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6699A2?
- The RGB value is 102, 153, 162: 102 red, 153 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6699A2?
- The complementary color is #A26F66, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6699A2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.64:1 and white text 3.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.