#6D6C86 color
The hex color #6D6C86 is a grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42.7% red, 42.4% green and 52.5% blue (109, 108, 134).
Its hue angle is 242°, with 11% saturation and 47% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 19% cyan, 19% magenta, 0% yellow and 47% black.
The closest named color is Dark Prince (#6B6C89), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.07:1).
#6D6C86 color codes
| HEX | #6D6C86 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(109, 108, 134) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42.7%, 42.4%, 52.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(242, 11%, 47%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(242, 19%, 53%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(19%, 19%, 0%, 47%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(46.57, 6.19, -14.15) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(46.57, 15.45, 293.63) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(15.971, 15.697, 24.738) | |
| Decimal | 7171206 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6D6C86, 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 #6D6C86 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.07:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #6D6C86 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.07:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.14:1 | 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 #6D6C86 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#666f87Protanopia
no red cones#656e85Deuteranopia
no green cones#687075Tritanopia
no blue cones#6e6e6eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6d6c86; }
.text { color: #6d6c86; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6d6c86; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(109 108 134 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6d6c86, #7a6c86); }
Similar colors
#6b6c89Dark Prince#6a6887Heron#787489Flying Carpet#746c8fBureaucracy#777799Stormy Horizon#766d7cMamba#7b6c8eNymph’s Delight#716675Rum
Closest common color name: Space Gray.
Questions
- What color is #6D6C86?
- #6D6C86 is a grayish blue, closest to the named color Dark Prince. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6D6C86?
- The RGB value is 109, 108, 134: 109 red, 108 green and 134 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6D6C86?
- The complementary color is #85866C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6D6C86?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.14:1 and white text 5.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.