#678C8C color
The hex color #678C8C is a grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 40.4% red, 54.9% green and 54.9% blue (103, 140, 140).
Its hue angle is 180°, with 15% saturation and 48% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 26% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 45% black.
The closest named color is Juniper (#6D9292), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.71:1).
#678C8C color codes
| HEX | #678C8C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(103, 140, 140) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(40.4%, 54.9%, 54.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 15%, 48%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(180, 26%, 55%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 0%, 0%, 45%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(55.62, -12.77, -4.17) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(55.62, 13.44, 198.1) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(19.704, 23.532, 28.31) | |
| Decimal | 6786188 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #678C8C, 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 #678C8C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.71:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #678C8C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.71:1 | 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 #678C8C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#87888cProtanopia
no red cones#80838cDeuteranopia
no green cones#5a8e8cTritanopia
no blue cones#858585Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #678c8c; }
.text { color: #678c8c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #678c8c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(103 140 140 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #678c8c, #677a8c); }
Similar colors
#6d9292Juniper#648589Arctic#698589Thundercloud#698890Gothic#5e7e7dStream Burble#75978fYucca#657f7aUnderwater World#6a8389Puddle Jumper
Questions
- What color is #678C8C?
- #678C8C is a grayish cyan, closest to the named color Juniper. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #678C8C?
- The RGB value is 103, 140, 140: 103 red, 140 green and 140 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #678C8C?
- The complementary color is #8C6767, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #678C8C?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.71:1 and white text 3.68:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.