#6A665B color
The hex color #6A665B is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 41.6% red, 40% green and 35.7% blue (106, 102, 91).
Its hue angle is 44°, with 8% saturation and 39% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 4% magenta, 14% yellow and 58% black.
The closest named color is Catch of the Day (#6C685E), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.73:1).
#6A665B color codes
| HEX | #6A665B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(106, 102, 91) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(41.6%, 40%, 35.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(44, 8%, 39%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(44, 14%, 42%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 4%, 14%, 58%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(43.25, -0.53, 6.78) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(43.25, 6.8, 94.49) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(12.583, 13.322, 11.804) | |
| Decimal | 6973019 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6A665B, 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 #6A665B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.73:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #6A665B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.73:1 | 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 #6A665B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#69655aProtanopia
no red cones#6a675bDeuteranopia
no green cones#6d6463Tritanopia
no blue cones#666666Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6a665b; }
.text { color: #6a665b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6a665b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(106 102 91 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6a665b, #676a5b); }
Similar colors
#6c685eCatch of the Day#6e6a5eArchaeology#6d6c5fKnit Cardigan#67614fIvy Topiary#6a6b65Armoury#6b6965Volcanic Rock#746a5eGranite#726854Treasure Chest
Closest common color name: Dim Gray.
Questions
- What color is #6A665B?
- #6A665B 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 #6A665B?
- The RGB value is 106, 102, 91: 106 red, 102 green and 91 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6A665B?
- The complementary color is #5B5F6A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6A665B?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.66:1 and white text 5.73:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.