#6D7C80 color
The hex color #6D7C80 is a grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42.7% red, 48.6% green and 50.2% blue (109, 124, 128).
Its hue angle is 193°, with 8% saturation and 46% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 15% cyan, 3% magenta, 0% yellow and 50% black.
The closest named color is Phantom (#6E797B), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.85:1).
#6D7C80 color codes
| HEX | #6D7C80 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(109, 124, 128) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42.7%, 48.6%, 50.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(193, 8%, 46%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(193, 15%, 50%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(15%, 3%, 0%, 50%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(50.95, -4.62, -4.05) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(50.95, 6.14, 221.24) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(17.41, 19.225, 23.211) | |
| Decimal | 7175296 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6D7C80, 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 #6D7C80 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.85:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #6D7C80 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.85:1 | Pass | 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 #6D7C80 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#797b80Protanopia
no red cones#767880Deuteranopia
no green cones#687e7dTritanopia
no blue cones#797979Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6d7c80; }
.text { color: #6d7c80; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6d7c80; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(109 124 128 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6d7c80, #6d7280); }
Similar colors
#6e797bPhantom#66787eNight Rendezvous#6e8082Stormy Sea#728284Classic Movie#6b7f81Blue Blood#657d82Catfish#6f7678Volcanic Ash#6a8389Puddle Jumper
Closest common color name: Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #6D7C80?
- #6D7C80 is a grayish cyan, closest to the named color Phantom. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6D7C80?
- The RGB value is 109, 124, 128: 109 red, 124 green and 128 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6D7C80?
- The complementary color is #80716D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6D7C80?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.85:1 and white text 4.33:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.