#6D7D9B color
The hex color #6D7D9B is a grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 42.7% red, 49% green and 60.8% blue (109, 125, 155).
Its hue angle is 219°, with 19% saturation and 52% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 30% cyan, 19% magenta, 0% yellow and 39% black.
The closest named color is Infinity and Beyond (#6E7E99), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.06:1).
#6D7D9B color codes
| HEX | #6D7D9B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(109, 125, 155) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(42.7%, 49%, 60.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(219, 19%, 52%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(219, 30%, 61%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(30%, 19%, 0%, 39%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(52.16, 1.39, -18.03) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(52.16, 18.08, 274.42) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(19.555, 20.284, 33.889) | |
| Decimal | 7175579 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6D7D9B, 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 #6D7D9B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.06:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #6D7D9B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.06:1 | 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 #6D7D9B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#737f9cProtanopia
no red cones#6f7a9aDeuteranopia
no green cones#608387Tritanopia
no blue cones#7c7c7cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6d7d9b; }
.text { color: #6d7d9b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6d7d9b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(109 125 155 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6d7d9b, #746d9b); }
Similar colors
#6e7e99Infinity and Beyond#7181a4English Manor#74819aStonewash#6a819eBay View#65769aMisty Harbour#79839bTempest#787e93Your Shadow#5a789aQuiet Harbour
Closest common color name: Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #6D7D9B?
- #6D7D9B is a grayish azure, closest to the named color Infinity and Beyond. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6D7D9B?
- The RGB value is 109, 125, 155: 109 red, 125 green and 155 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6D7D9B?
- The complementary color is #9B8B6D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6D7D9B?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.06:1 and white text 4.15:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.