#6D7766 color
The hex color #6D7766 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42.7% red, 46.7% green and 40% blue (109, 119, 102).
Its hue angle is 95°, with 8% saturation and 43% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 0% magenta, 14% yellow and 53% black.
The closest named color is Camo Clay (#747F71), a difference of 3.4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.69:1).
#6D7766 color codes
| HEX | #6D7766 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(109, 119, 102) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42.7%, 46.7%, 40%) | |
| HSL | hsl(95, 8%, 43%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(95, 14%, 47%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 0%, 14%, 53%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(48.77, -7.16, 8.09) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(48.77, 10.81, 131.5) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(15.301, 17.404, 15.121) | |
| Decimal | 7173990 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6D7766, 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 #6D7766 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.48:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.69:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #6D7766 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.69:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.48:1 | 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 #6D7766 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#797465Protanopia
no red cones#777467Deuteranopia
no green cones#6d7572Tritanopia
no blue cones#747474Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6d7766; }
.text { color: #6d7766; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6d7766; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(109 119 102 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6d7766, #667768); }
Similar colors
#747f71Camo Clay#67786eCamping Trip#738276Smoke#757461Mangrove#5f6957Italian Basil#677f70Ecological#747261Organic#616c51Hinterland
Questions
- What color is #6D7766?
- #6D7766 is a gray, closest to the named color Camo Clay. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6D7766?
- The RGB value is 109, 119, 102: 109 red, 119 green and 102 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6D7766?
- The complementary color is #706677, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6D7766?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.48:1 and white text 4.69:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.