#6B7471 color
The hex color #6B7471 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42% red, 45.5% green and 44.3% blue (107, 116, 113).
Its hue angle is 160°, with 4% saturation and 44% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 3% yellow and 55% black.
The closest named color is Phantom (#6E797B), a difference of 3.4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.81:1).
#6B7471 color codes
| HEX | #6B7471 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(107, 116, 113) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42%, 45.5%, 44.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(160, 4%, 44%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(160, 8%, 45%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 3%, 55%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(48.02, -4.02, 0.49) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(48.02, 4.05, 173.02) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(15.289, 16.809, 18.058) | |
| Decimal | 7042161 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6B7471, 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 #6B7471 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.81:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #6B7471 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.81:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.36:1 | 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 #6B7471 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#737371Protanopia
no red cones#717171Deuteranopia
no green cones#697473Tritanopia
no blue cones#727272Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6b7471; }
.text { color: #6b7471; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6b7471; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(107 116 113 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6b7471, #6b7374); }
Similar colors
#6e797bPhantom#6f7678Volcanic Ash#5f6d6eWrapped in Twilight#6b6d6aShadows#656e72Batman#6a6b65Armoury#686d70Beautiful Darkness#7a7c76Gunsmoke
Closest common color name: Dim Gray.
Questions
- What color is #6B7471?
- #6B7471 is a gray, closest to the named color Phantom. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6B7471?
- The RGB value is 107, 116, 113: 107 red, 116 green and 113 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6B7471?
- The complementary color is #746B6E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6B7471?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.36:1 and white text 4.81:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.