#6F9B98 color
The hex color #6F9B98 is a grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 43.5% red, 60.8% green and 59.6% blue (111, 155, 152).
Its hue angle is 176°, with 18% saturation and 52% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 28% cyan, 0% magenta, 2% yellow and 39% black.
The closest named color is Yucca (#75978F), a difference of 3.2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.82:1).
#6F9B98 color codes
| HEX | #6F9B98 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(111, 155, 152) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(43.5%, 60.8%, 59.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(176, 18%, 52%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(176, 28%, 61%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(28%, 0%, 2%, 39%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(60.86, -15.51, -3.24) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(60.86, 15.85, 191.8) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(23.943, 29.088, 34.053) | |
| Decimal | 7314328 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6F9B98, 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 #6F9B98 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.82:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #6F9B98 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.08:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.82:1 | 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 #6F9B98 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#969698Protanopia
no red cones#8e9099Deuteranopia
no green cones#619d9aTritanopia
no blue cones#939393Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6f9b98; }
.text { color: #6f9b98; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6f9b98; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(111 155 152 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6f9b98, #6f889b); }
Similar colors
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Questions
- What color is #6F9B98?
- #6F9B98 is a grayish cyan, closest to the named color Yucca. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6F9B98?
- The RGB value is 111, 155, 152: 111 red, 155 green and 152 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6F9B98?
- The complementary color is #9B6F72, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6F9B98?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.82:1 and white text 3.08:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.