#696F76 color
The hex color #696F76 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 41.2% red, 43.5% green and 46.3% blue (105, 111, 118).
Its hue angle is 212°, with 6% saturation and 44% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 6% magenta, 0% yellow and 54% black.
The closest named color is Made in the Shade (#6B717A), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.08:1).
#696F76 color codes
| HEX | #696F76 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(105, 111, 118) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(41.2%, 43.5%, 46.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(212, 6%, 44%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(212, 11%, 46%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(11%, 6%, 0%, 54%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(46.55, -0.75, -4.66) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(46.55, 4.72, 260.87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(14.779, 15.68, 19.384) | |
| Decimal | 6909814 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #696F76, 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 #696F76 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.08:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #696F76 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.08:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.14:1 | 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 #696F76 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6d6f76Protanopia
no red cones#6b6e76Deuteranopia
no green cones#667171Tritanopia
no blue cones#6e6e6eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #696f76; }
.text { color: #696f76; }
.border { border: 2px solid #696f76; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(105 111 118 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #696f76, #696976); }
Similar colors
#6b717aMade in the Shade#686d70Beautiful Darkness#717378Space Gray#656e72Batman#6f7678Volcanic Ash#616669Gray Web#646b7aAshen Whisper#656874Alley Cat
Questions
- What color is #696F76?
- #696F76 is a gray, closest to the named color Made in the Shade. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #696F76?
- The RGB value is 105, 111, 118: 105 red, 111 green and 118 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #696F76?
- The complementary color is #767069, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #696F76?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.14:1 and white text 5.08:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.