#6C949A color
The hex color #6C949A is a grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42.4% red, 58% green and 60.4% blue (108, 148, 154).
Its hue angle is 188°, with 19% saturation and 51% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 30% cyan, 4% magenta, 0% yellow and 40% black.
The closest named color is Juniper (#6D9292), a difference of 2.8 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.34:1).
#6C949A color codes
| HEX | #6C949A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(108, 148, 154) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42.4%, 58%, 60.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(188, 19%, 51%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(188, 30%, 60%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(30%, 4%, 0%, 40%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(58.7, -12.18, -7.6) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(58.7, 14.36, 211.96) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(22.605, 26.7, 34.528) | |
| Decimal | 7115930 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6C949A, 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 #6C949A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.34:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #6C949A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.34:1 | 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 #6C949A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8d919aProtanopia
no red cones#858b9aDeuteranopia
no green cones#5c9796Tritanopia
no blue cones#8d8d8dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6c949a; }
.text { color: #6c949a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6c949a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(108 148 154 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6c949a, #6c7d9a); }
Similar colors
#6d9292Juniper#72939eCavolo Nero#6c9da9Tranquili Teal#698890Gothic#648894Horizon#648589Arctic#698589Thundercloud#5f9ea0Cadet Blue
Questions
- What color is #6C949A?
- #6C949A is a grayish cyan, closest to the named color Juniper. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6C949A?
- The RGB value is 108, 148, 154: 108 red, 148 green and 154 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6C949A?
- The complementary color is #9A726C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6C949A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.34:1 and white text 3.31:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.