#6D6363 color
The hex color #6D6363 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42.7% red, 38.8% green and 38.8% blue (109, 99, 99).
Its hue angle is 0°, with 5% saturation and 41% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 9% yellow and 57% black.
The closest named color is Acoustic Brown (#766B69), a difference of 3.3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.81:1).
#6D6363 color codes
| HEX | #6D6363 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(109, 99, 99) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42.7%, 38.8%, 38.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 5%, 41%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 9%, 43%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 9%, 9%, 57%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(42.88, 3.97, 1.44) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(42.88, 4.22, 19.95) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(13.02, 13.076, 13.64) | |
| Decimal | 7168867 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6D6363, 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 #6D6363 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.81:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #6D6363 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.81:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.62:1 | 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 #6D6363 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#656463Protanopia
no red cones#676663Deuteranopia
no green cones#6f6263Tritanopia
no blue cones#656565Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6d6363; }
.text { color: #6d6363; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6d6363; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(109 99 99 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6d6363, #6d6863); }
Similar colors
#766b69Acoustic Brown#676168Excalibur#635d63Wonder Wine#73645cMorel#625c58Caveman#605e63Cloak Gray#5e5755Smokescreen#5f5854Bark
Closest common color name: Dove Gray.
Questions
- What color is #6D6363?
- #6D6363 is a gray, closest to the named color Acoustic Brown. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6D6363?
- The RGB value is 109, 99, 99: 109 red, 99 green and 99 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6D6363?
- The complementary color is #636D6D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6D6363?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.62:1 and white text 5.81:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.