#6F7A6C color
The hex color #6F7A6C is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 43.5% red, 47.8% green and 42.4% blue (111, 122, 108).
Its hue angle is 107°, with 6% saturation and 45% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 9% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 52% black.
The closest named color is Camo Clay (#747F71), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.68:1).
#6F7A6C color codes
| HEX | #6F7A6C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(111, 122, 108) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(43.5%, 47.8%, 42.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(107, 6%, 45%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(107, 11%, 48%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(9%, 0%, 11%, 52%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(49.96, -6.95, 6.28) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(49.96, 9.36, 137.88) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(16.221, 18.381, 16.878) | |
| Decimal | 7305836 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6F7A6C, 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 #6F7A6C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.68:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #6F7A6C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.68:1 | 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 #6F7A6C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7b776bProtanopia
no red cones#79766dDeuteranopia
no green cones#6f7976Tritanopia
no blue cones#777777Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6f7a6c; }
.text { color: #6f7a6c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6f7a6c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(111 122 108 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6f7a6c, #6c7a70); }
Similar colors
#747f71Camo Clay#67786eCamping Trip#738276Smoke#677f70Ecological#7d8878Majestic Evergreen#74857fArmour#757461Mangrove#76856aWreath
Questions
- What color is #6F7A6C?
- #6F7A6C is a gray, closest to the named color Camo Clay. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6F7A6C?
- The RGB value is 111, 122, 108: 111 red, 122 green and 108 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6F7A6C?
- The complementary color is #776C7A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6F7A6C?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.68:1 and white text 4.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.