#6779AA color
The hex color #6779AA is a desaturated blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 40.4% red, 47.5% green and 66.7% blue (103, 121, 170).
Its hue angle is 224°, with 28% saturation and 54% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 39% cyan, 29% magenta, 0% yellow and 33% black.
The closest named color is Flood (#6677BB), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.89:1).
#6779AA color codes
| HEX | #6779AA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(103, 121, 170) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(40.4%, 47.5%, 66.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(224, 28%, 54%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(224, 39%, 67%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(39%, 29%, 0%, 33%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(51.22, 6.08, -28.22) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(51.22, 28.87, 282.15) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(19.684, 19.46, 40.741) | |
| Decimal | 6781354 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6779AA, 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 #6779AA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.89:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #6779AA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.89:1 | 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 #6779AA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#687dacProtanopia
no red cones#6277a9Deuteranopia
no green cones#52838aTritanopia
no blue cones#7a7a7aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6779aa; }
.text { color: #6779aa; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6779aa; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(103 121 170 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6779aa, #7667aa); }
Similar colors
#6677bbFlood#65769aMisty Harbour#7181a4English Manor#6d83bbOrbital#5f6db0Loch Ness#567aadEndless River#5879a2Montreux Blue#6d86b6Kimono
Closest common color name: Steel Blue.
Questions
- What color is #6779AA?
- #6779AA is a desaturated blue, closest to the named color Flood. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6779AA?
- The RGB value is 103, 121, 170: 103 red, 121 green and 170 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6779AA?
- The complementary color is #AA9867, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6779AA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.89:1 and white text 4.29:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.