#676B67 color
The hex color #676B67 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 40.4% red, 42% green and 40.4% blue (103, 107, 103).
Its hue angle is 120°, with 2% saturation and 41% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 4% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 58% black.
The closest named color is Shadows (#6B6D6A), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.42:1).
#676B67 color codes
| HEX | #676B67 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(103, 107, 103) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(40.4%, 42%, 40.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(120, 2%, 41%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(120, 4%, 42%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(4%, 0%, 4%, 58%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(44.77, -2.37, 1.7) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(44.77, 2.92, 144.25) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(13.299, 14.378, 14.904) | |
| Decimal | 6777703 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #676B67, 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 #676B67 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.88:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.42:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #676B67 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.42:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.88:1 | 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 #676B67 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6b6a67Protanopia
no red cones#6a6a67Deuteranopia
no green cones#676b6aTritanopia
no blue cones#6a6a6aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #676b67; }
.text { color: #676b67; }
.border { border: 2px solid #676b67; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(103 107 103 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #676b67, #676b69); }
Similar colors
#6b6d6aShadows#6a6b65Armoury#6b6965Volcanic Rock#696969Dim Gray#686d70Beautiful Darkness#6d6c6cDove Gray#616669Gray Web#6d6c5fKnit Cardigan
Questions
- What color is #676B67?
- #676B67 is a gray, closest to the named color Shadows. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #676B67?
- The RGB value is 103, 107, 103: 103 red, 107 green and 103 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #676B67?
- The complementary color is #6B676B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #676B67?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.88:1 and white text 5.42:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.