#67A1A1 color
The hex color #67A1A1 is a grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 40.4% red, 63.1% green and 63.1% blue (103, 161, 161).
Its hue angle is 180°, with 24% saturation and 52% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 36% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 37% black.
The closest named color is Cadet Blue (#5F9EA0), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.19:1).
#67A1A1 color codes
| HEX | #67A1A1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(103, 161, 161) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(40.4%, 63.1%, 63.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 24%, 52%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(180, 36%, 63%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(36%, 0%, 0%, 37%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(62.46, -18.82, -6) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(62.46, 19.76, 197.68) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(24.769, 30.945, 38.379) | |
| Decimal | 6791585 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #67A1A1, 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 #67A1A1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.19:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #67A1A1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.19:1 | Pass | Pass | 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 #67A1A1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9a9ca1Protanopia
no red cones#8f94a2Deuteranopia
no green cones#50a4a1Tritanopia
no blue cones#979797Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #67a1a1; }
.text { color: #67a1a1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #67a1a1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(103 161 161 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #67a1a1, #6784a1); }
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Questions
- What color is #67A1A1?
- #67A1A1 is a grayish cyan, closest to the named color Cadet Blue. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #67A1A1?
- The RGB value is 103, 161, 161: 103 red, 161 green and 161 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #67A1A1?
- The complementary color is #A16767, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #67A1A1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.19:1 and white text 2.92:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.