#676F6A color
The hex color #676F6A is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 40.4% red, 43.5% green and 41.6% blue (103, 111, 106).
Its hue angle is 143°, with 4% saturation and 42% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 5% yellow and 56% black.
The closest named color is Shadows (#6B6D6A), a difference of 3.4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.17:1).
#676F6A color codes
| HEX | #676F6A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(103, 111, 106) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(40.4%, 43.5%, 41.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(143, 4%, 42%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(143, 7%, 44%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 5%, 56%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(46.03, -4.09, 1.74) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(46.03, 4.44, 156.99) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(13.879, 15.293, 15.854) | |
| Decimal | 6778730 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #676F6A, 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 #676F6A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.17:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #676F6A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.17:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.06:1 | 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 #676F6A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6f6e6aProtanopia
no red cones#6d6d6aDeuteranopia
no green cones#666f6dTritanopia
no blue cones#6d6d6dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #676f6a; }
.text { color: #676f6a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #676f6a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(103 111 106 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #676f6a, #676f6e); }
Similar colors
#6b6d6aShadows#6a6b65Armoury#5f6d6eWrapped in Twilight#656e72Batman#6f7678Volcanic Ash#686d70Beautiful Darkness#67786eCamping Trip#6e797bPhantom
Closest common color name: Dim Gray.
Questions
- What color is #676F6A?
- #676F6A is a gray, closest to the named color Shadows. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #676F6A?
- The RGB value is 103, 111, 106: 103 red, 111 green and 106 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #676F6A?
- The complementary color is #6F676C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #676F6A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.06:1 and white text 5.17:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.