#69665D color
The hex color #69665D is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 41.2% red, 40% green and 36.5% blue (105, 102, 93).
Its hue angle is 45°, with 6% saturation and 39% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 11% yellow and 59% black.
The closest named color is Catch of the Day (#6C685E), a difference of 1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.74:1).
#69665D color codes
| HEX | #69665D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(105, 102, 93) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(41.2%, 40%, 36.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(45, 6%, 39%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(45, 11%, 41%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 11%, 59%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(43.21, -0.57, 5.51) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(43.21, 5.54, 95.96) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(12.553, 13.296, 12.259) | |
| Decimal | 6907485 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #69665D, 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 #69665D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.74:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #69665D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.74:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.66:1 | Fail | 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 #69665D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#68665cProtanopia
no red cones#69665dDeuteranopia
no green cones#6b6463Tritanopia
no blue cones#666666Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #69665d; }
.text { color: #69665d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #69665d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(105 102 93 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #69665d, #66695d); }
Similar colors
#6c685eCatch of the Day#6e6a5eArchaeology#6b6965Volcanic Rock#6a6b65Armoury#6d6c5fKnit Cardigan#746a5eGranite#67614fIvy Topiary#6b6d6aShadows
Closest common color name: Dim Gray.
Questions
- What color is #69665D?
- #69665D is a gray, closest to the named color Catch of the Day. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #69665D?
- The RGB value is 105, 102, 93: 105 red, 102 green and 93 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #69665D?
- The complementary color is #5D6069, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #69665D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.66:1 and white text 5.74:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.