#6D6F6F color
The hex color #6D6F6F is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42.7% red, 43.5% green and 43.5% blue (109, 111, 111).
Its hue angle is 180°, with 1% saturation and 43% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 2% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 56% black.
The closest named color is Dove Gray (#6D6C6C), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.06:1).
#6D6F6F color codes
| HEX | #6D6F6F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(109, 111, 111) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42.7%, 43.5%, 43.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 1%, 43%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(180, 2%, 44%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(2%, 0%, 0%, 56%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(46.67, -0.76, -0.27) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(46.67, 0.81, 199.31) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(14.86, 15.768, 17.296) | |
| Decimal | 7171951 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6D6F6F, 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 #6D6F6F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.06:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #6D6F6F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.06:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.15:1 | 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 #6D6F6F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6f6f6fProtanopia
no red cones#6e6e6fDeuteranopia
no green cones#6c6f6fTritanopia
no blue cones#6f6f6fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6d6f6f; }
.text { color: #6d6f6f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6d6f6f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(109 111 111 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6d6f6f, #6d6e6f); }
Similar colors
#6d6c6cDove Gray#6b6d6aShadows#686d70Beautiful Darkness#696969Dim Gray#737274Paris Paving#757374Bank Vault#717378Space Gray#6f7678Volcanic Ash
Questions
- What color is #6D6F6F?
- #6D6F6F is a gray, closest to the named color Dove Gray. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6D6F6F?
- The RGB value is 109, 111, 111: 109 red, 111 green and 111 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6D6F6F?
- The complementary color is #6F6D6D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6D6F6F?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.15:1 and white text 5.06:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.