#676F68 color
The hex color #676F68 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 40.4% red, 43.5% green and 40.8% blue (103, 111, 104).
Its hue angle is 127°, with 4% saturation and 42% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 6% yellow and 56% black.
The closest named color is Armoury (#6A6B65), a difference of 3.8 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.18:1).
#676F68 color codes
| HEX | #676F68 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(103, 111, 104) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(40.4%, 43.5%, 40.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(127, 4%, 42%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(127, 7%, 44%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 6%, 56%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(45.98, -4.5, 2.85) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(45.98, 5.33, 147.63) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(13.776, 15.252, 15.312) | |
| Decimal | 6778728 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #676F68, 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 #676F68 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.18:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #676F68 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.18:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.05:1 | 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 #676F68 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6f6d68Protanopia
no red cones#6e6d68Deuteranopia
no green cones#666f6dTritanopia
no blue cones#6d6d6dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #676f68; }
.text { color: #676f68; }
.border { border: 2px solid #676f68; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(103 111 104 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #676f68, #676f6c); }
Similar colors
#6a6b65Armoury#6b6d6aShadows#5f6d6eWrapped in Twilight#67786eCamping Trip#6d6c5fKnit Cardigan#5f6957Italian Basil#556962Dark Forest#5e6354Black Forest
Closest common color name: Dim Gray.
Questions
- What color is #676F68?
- #676F68 is a gray, closest to the named color Armoury. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #676F68?
- The RGB value is 103, 111, 104: 103 red, 111 green and 104 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #676F68?
- The complementary color is #6F676E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #676F68?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.05:1 and white text 5.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.