#67969B color
The hex color #67969B is a grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 40.4% red, 58.8% green and 60.8% blue (103, 150, 155).
Its hue angle is 186°, with 21% saturation and 51% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 34% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 39% black.
The closest named color is Juniper (#6D9292), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.41:1).
#67969B color codes
| HEX | #67969B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(103, 150, 155) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(40.4%, 58.8%, 60.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(186, 21%, 51%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(186, 34%, 61%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(34%, 3%, 0%, 39%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(59.03, -14.5, -7.7) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(59.03, 16.42, 207.97) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(22.414, 27.062, 35.046) | |
| Decimal | 6788763 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #67969B, 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 #67969B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.41:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #67969B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.27:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.41:1 | 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 #67969B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8f929bProtanopia
no red cones#868b9bDeuteranopia
no green cones#549a97Tritanopia
no blue cones#8e8e8eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #67969b; }
.text { color: #67969b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #67969b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(103 150 155 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #67969b, #677c9b); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #67969B?
- #67969B is a grayish cyan, closest to the named color Juniper. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #67969B?
- The RGB value is 103, 150, 155: 103 red, 150 green and 155 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #67969B?
- The complementary color is #9B6C67, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #67969B?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.41:1 and white text 3.27:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.