#677F6F color
The hex color #677F6F is a grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 40.4% red, 49.8% green and 43.5% blue (103, 127, 111).
Its hue angle is 140°, with 10% saturation and 45% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 0% magenta, 13% yellow and 50% black.
The closest named color is Ecological (#677F70), a difference of 0.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.84:1).
#677F6F color codes
| HEX | #677F6F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(103, 127, 111) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(40.4%, 49.8%, 43.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(140, 10%, 45%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(140, 19%, 50%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 0%, 13%, 50%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(50.93, -12.13, 5.84) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(50.93, 13.46, 154.28) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(16.051, 19.21, 17.898) | |
| Decimal | 6782831 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #677F6F, 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 #677F6F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.84:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #677F6F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.34:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.84:1 | 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 #677F6F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7f7b6eProtanopia
no red cones#7a7870Deuteranopia
no green cones#637e7aTritanopia
no blue cones#797979Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #677f6f; }
.text { color: #677f6f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #677f6f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(103 127 111 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #677f6f, #677f7b); }
Similar colors
#677f70Ecological#678779Aloe Vera#6f8770Thyme and Place#67786eCamping Trip#738276Smoke#657f7aUnderwater World#747f71Camo Clay#628468Clouded Pine
Questions
- What color is #677F6F?
- #677F6F is a grayish green, closest to the named color Ecological. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #677F6F?
- The RGB value is 103, 127, 111: 103 red, 127 green and 111 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #677F6F?
- The complementary color is #7F6777, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #677F6F?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.84:1 and white text 4.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.