#679C95 color
The hex color #679C95 is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 40.4% red, 61.2% green and 58.4% blue (103, 156, 149).
Its hue angle is 172°, with 21% saturation and 51% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 34% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 39% black.
The closest named color is Emerald Oasis (#67A195), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.77:1).
#679C95 color codes
| HEX | #679C95 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(103, 156, 149) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(40.4%, 61.2%, 58.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(172, 21%, 51%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(172, 34%, 61%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(34%, 0%, 4%, 39%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(60.63, -19.16, -1.93) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(60.63, 19.25, 185.75) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(22.905, 28.829, 32.786) | |
| Decimal | 6790293 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #679C95, 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 #679C95 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.77:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #679C95 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.77:1 | 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 #679C95 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#979695Protanopia
no red cones#8d8f96Deuteranopia
no green cones#559e9aTritanopia
no blue cones#929292Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #679c95; }
.text { color: #679c95; }
.border { border: 2px solid #679c95; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(103 156 149 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #679c95, #67889c); }
Similar colors
#67a195Emerald Oasis#57958bMartian Cerulean#5f9ea0Cadet Blue#4b9b93Lagoon#75978fYucca#5aa7a0Paradise Island#51a5a4Twilight Meadow#6d9292Juniper
Questions
- What color is #679C95?
- #679C95 is a grayish spring green, closest to the named color Emerald Oasis. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #679C95?
- The RGB value is 103, 156, 149: 103 red, 156 green and 149 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #679C95?
- The complementary color is #9C676E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #679C95?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.77:1 and white text 3.1:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.