#6F6E6A color
The hex color #6F6E6A is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 43.5% red, 43.1% green and 41.6% blue (111, 110, 106).
Its hue angle is 48°, with 2% saturation and 43% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 1% magenta, 5% yellow and 56% black.
The closest named color is Shadows (#6B6D6A), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.1:1).
#6F6E6A color codes
| HEX | #6F6E6A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(111, 110, 106) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(43.5%, 43.1%, 41.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(48, 2%, 43%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(48, 5%, 44%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 1%, 5%, 56%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(46.41, -0.41, 2.36) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(46.41, 2.4, 99.92) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(14.733, 15.572, 15.862) | |
| Decimal | 7302762 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6F6E6A, 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 #6F6E6A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.11:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.1:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #6F6E6A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.1:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.11:1 | 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 #6F6E6A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6f6e6aProtanopia
no red cones#6f6e6aDeuteranopia
no green cones#706d6dTritanopia
no blue cones#6e6e6eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6f6e6a; }
.text { color: #6f6e6a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6f6e6a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(111 110 106 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6f6e6a, #6e6f6a); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #6F6E6A?
- #6F6E6A is a gray, closest to the named color Shadows. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6F6E6A?
- The RGB value is 111, 110, 106: 111 red, 110 green and 106 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6F6E6A?
- The complementary color is #6A6B6F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6F6E6A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.11:1 and white text 5.1:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.