#6E7E9B color
The hex color #6E7E9B is a grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 43.1% red, 49.4% green and 60.8% blue (110, 126, 155).
Its hue angle is 219°, with 18% saturation and 52% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 29% cyan, 19% magenta, 0% yellow and 39% black.
The closest named color is Infinity and Beyond (#6E7E99), a difference of 0.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.12:1).
#6E7E9B color codes
| HEX | #6E7E9B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(110, 126, 155) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(43.1%, 49.4%, 60.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(219, 18%, 52%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(219, 29%, 61%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(29%, 19%, 0%, 39%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(52.51, 1.12, -17.48) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(52.51, 17.51, 273.67) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(19.806, 20.603, 33.937) | |
| Decimal | 7241371 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6E7E9B, 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 #6E7E9B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.12:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #6E7E9B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.1:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.12:1 | 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 #6E7E9B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#74809cProtanopia
no red cones#707b9aDeuteranopia
no green cones#628488Tritanopia
no blue cones#7d7d7dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6e7e9b; }
.text { color: #6e7e9b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6e7e9b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(110 126 155 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6e7e9b, #746e9b); }
Similar colors
#6e7e99Infinity and Beyond#74819aStonewash#7181a4English Manor#6a819eBay View#79839bTempest#65769aMisty Harbour#787e93Your Shadow#5a789aQuiet Harbour
Closest common color name: Slate Gray.
Questions
- What color is #6E7E9B?
- #6E7E9B 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 #6E7E9B?
- The RGB value is 110, 126, 155: 110 red, 126 green and 155 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6E7E9B?
- The complementary color is #9B8B6E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6E7E9B?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.12:1 and white text 4.1:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.