#6D6B76 color
The hex color #6D6B76 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42.7% red, 42% green and 46.3% blue (109, 107, 118).
Its hue angle is 251°, with 5% saturation and 44% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 9% magenta, 0% yellow and 54% black.
The closest named color is Alley Cat (#656874), a difference of 3 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.23:1).
#6D6B76 color codes
| HEX | #6D6B76 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(109, 107, 118) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42.7%, 42%, 46.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(251, 5%, 44%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(251, 9%, 46%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 9%, 0%, 54%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(45.74, 3.1, -5.84) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(45.74, 6.61, 297.94) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(14.834, 15.075, 19.264) | |
| Decimal | 7170934 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6D6B76, 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 #6D6B76 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.01:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.23:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #6D6B76 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.23:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.01:1 | 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 #6D6B76 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#696c77Protanopia
no red cones#696c76Deuteranopia
no green cones#6b6d6eTritanopia
no blue cones#6c6c6cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6d6b76; }
.text { color: #6d6b76; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6d6b76; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(109 107 118 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6d6b76, #736b76); }
Similar colors
#656874Alley Cat#766d7cMamba#676168Excalibur#646b7aAshen Whisper#5f606eVenus Mist#7b737bCement Feet#716675Rum#717378Space Gray
Questions
- What color is #6D6B76?
- #6D6B76 is a gray, closest to the named color Alley Cat. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6D6B76?
- The RGB value is 109, 107, 118: 109 red, 107 green and 118 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6D6B76?
- The complementary color is #74766B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6D6B76?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.01:1 and white text 5.23:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.