#676D65 color
The hex color #676D65 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 40.4% red, 42.7% green and 39.6% blue (103, 109, 101).
Its hue angle is 105°, with 4% saturation and 41% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow and 57% black.
The closest named color is Armoury (#6A6B65), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.31:1).
#676D65 color codes
| HEX | #676D65 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(103, 109, 101) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(40.4%, 42.7%, 39.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(105, 4%, 41%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(105, 7%, 43%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 7%, 57%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(45.3, -3.94, 3.68) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(45.3, 5.39, 136.99) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(13.411, 14.76, 14.452) | |
| Decimal | 6778213 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #676D65, 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 #676D65 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.95:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.31:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #676D65 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.31:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.95:1 | 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 #676D65 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6e6c65Protanopia
no red cones#6d6b65Deuteranopia
no green cones#676c6bTritanopia
no blue cones#6b6b6bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #676d65; }
.text { color: #676d65; }
.border { border: 2px solid #676d65; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(103 109 101 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #676d65, #656d67); }
Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Dim Gray.
Questions
- What color is #676D65?
- #676D65 is a gray, closest to the named color Armoury. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #676D65?
- The RGB value is 103, 109, 101: 103 red, 109 green and 101 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #676D65?
- The complementary color is #6B656D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #676D65?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.95:1 and white text 5.31:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.