#6C778F color
The hex color #6C778F is a grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42.4% red, 46.7% green and 56.1% blue (108, 119, 143).
Its hue angle is 221°, with 14% saturation and 49% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 24% cyan, 17% magenta, 0% yellow and 44% black.
The closest named color is Infinity and Beyond (#6E7E99), a difference of 3.1 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.67:1).
#6C778F color codes
| HEX | #6C778F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(108, 119, 143) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42.4%, 46.7%, 56.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(221, 14%, 49%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(221, 24%, 56%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(24%, 17%, 0%, 44%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(49.94, 1.53, -14.39) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(49.94, 14.47, 276.06) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(17.738, 18.364, 28.591) | |
| Decimal | 7108495 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6C778F, 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 #6C778F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.67:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #6C778F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.67:1 | 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 #6C778F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#707890Protanopia
no red cones#6c758eDeuteranopia
no green cones#637c7fTritanopia
no blue cones#777777Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6c778f; }
.text { color: #6c778f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6c778f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(108 119 143 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6c778f, #726c8f); }
Similar colors
#6e7e99Infinity and Beyond#747a8aAbandoned Spaceship#787e93Your Shadow#74819aStonewash#65769aMisty Harbour#79839bTempest#7181a4English Manor#6a819eBay View
Closest common color name: Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #6C778F?
- #6C778F is a grayish blue, closest to the named color Infinity and Beyond. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6C778F?
- The RGB value is 108, 119, 143: 108 red, 119 green and 143 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6C778F?
- The complementary color is #8F846C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6C778F?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.67:1 and white text 4.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.