#6B7A7D color
The hex color #6B7A7D is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42% red, 47.8% green and 49% blue (107, 122, 125).
Its hue angle is 190°, with 8% saturation and 45% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 14% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 51% black.
The closest named color is Phantom (#6E797B), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.71:1).
#6B7A7D color codes
| HEX | #6B7A7D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(107, 122, 125) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42%, 47.8%, 49%) | |
| HSL | hsl(190, 8%, 45%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(190, 14%, 49%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(14%, 2%, 0%, 51%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(50.13, -4.85, -3.51) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(50.13, 5.99, 215.9) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(16.724, 18.525, 22.093) | |
| Decimal | 7043709 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6B7A7D, 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 #6B7A7D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.71:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #6B7A7D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.71:1 | Pass | 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 #6B7A7D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#77797dProtanopia
no red cones#74767dDeuteranopia
no green cones#667c7bTritanopia
no blue cones#777777Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6b7a7d; }
.text { color: #6b7a7d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6b7a7d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(107 122 125 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6b7a7d, #6b717d); }
Similar colors
#6e797bPhantom#66787eNight Rendezvous#6e8082Stormy Sea#6b7f81Blue Blood#657d82Catfish#728284Classic Movie#6f7678Volcanic Ash#6a8389Puddle Jumper
Closest common color name: Space Gray.
Questions
- What color is #6B7A7D?
- #6B7A7D is a gray, closest to the named color Phantom. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6B7A7D?
- The RGB value is 107, 122, 125: 107 red, 122 green and 125 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6B7A7D?
- The complementary color is #7D6E6B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6B7A7D?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.71:1 and white text 4.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.