#6B635D color
The hex color #6B635D is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42% red, 38.8% green and 36.5% blue (107, 99, 93).
Its hue angle is 26°, with 7% saturation and 39% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 7% magenta, 13% yellow and 58% black.
The closest named color is Caveman (#625C58), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.89:1).
#6B635D color codes
| HEX | #6B635D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(107, 99, 93) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42%, 38.8%, 36.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(26, 7%, 39%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(26, 13%, 42%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 7%, 13%, 58%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(42.52, 2.03, 4.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(42.52, 4.98, 65.96) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(12.501, 12.84, 12.174) | |
| Decimal | 7037789 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6B635D, 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 #6B635D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.89:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #6B635D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.89:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.57:1 | 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 #6B635D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#65635dProtanopia
no red cones#67655dDeuteranopia
no green cones#6e6161Tritanopia
no blue cones#646464Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6b635d; }
.text { color: #6b635d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6b635d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(107 99 93 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6b635d, #6b6a5d); }
Similar colors
#625c58Caveman#73645cMorel#6c5e53Kabul#6b6965Volcanic Rock#665a51Underground#6c685eCatch of the Day#746a5eGranite#5f5854Bark
Closest common color name: Dim Gray.
Questions
- What color is #6B635D?
- #6B635D is a gray, closest to the named color Caveman. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6B635D?
- The RGB value is 107, 99, 93: 107 red, 99 green and 93 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6B635D?
- The complementary color is #5D656B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6B635D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.57:1 and white text 5.89:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.