#679E92 color
The hex color #679E92 is a grayish spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 40.4% red, 62% green and 57.3% blue (103, 158, 146).
Its hue angle is 167°, with 22% saturation and 51% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 35% cyan, 0% magenta, 8% yellow and 38% black.
The closest named color is Emerald Oasis (#67A195), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.88:1).
#679E92 color codes
| HEX | #679E92 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(103, 158, 146) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(40.4%, 62%, 57.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(167, 22%, 51%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(167, 35%, 62%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(35%, 0%, 8%, 38%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(61.14, -20.9, 0.52) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(61.14, 20.91, 178.59) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(23.007, 29.411, 31.653) | |
| Decimal | 6790802 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #679E92, 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 #679E92 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.88:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #679E92 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.88:1 | 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 #679E92 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9a9892Protanopia
no red cones#909193Deuteranopia
no green cones#56a09aTritanopia
no blue cones#949494Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #679e92; }
.text { color: #679e92; }
.border { border: 2px solid #679e92; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(103 158 146 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #679e92, #678f9e); }
Similar colors
#67a195Emerald Oasis#57958bMartian Cerulean#4b9b93Lagoon#5aa7a0Paradise Island#75978fYucca#6dafa7Turquoise Fantasies#46a795Jewel Weed#5f9ea0Cadet Blue
Questions
- What color is #679E92?
- #679E92 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 #679E92?
- The RGB value is 103, 158, 146: 103 red, 158 green and 146 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #679E92?
- The complementary color is #9E6773, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #679E92?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.88:1 and white text 3.05:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.