#6FB0C0 color
The hex color #6FB0C0 is a desaturated cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 43.5% red, 69% green and 75.3% blue (111, 176, 192).
Its hue angle is 192°, with 39% saturation and 59% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 42% cyan, 8% magenta, 0% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Blue Eye Samurai (#75AEBD), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.65:1).
#6FB0C0 color codes
| HEX | #6FB0C0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(111, 176, 192) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(43.5%, 69%, 75.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(192, 39%, 59%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(192, 42%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(42%, 8%, 0%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(68.19, -16.55, -14.67) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(68.19, 22.12, 221.56) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(31.592, 38.234, 55.574) | |
| Decimal | 7319744 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #6FB0C0, 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 #6FB0C0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.65:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #6FB0C0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.65:1 | Pass | Pass | 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 #6FB0C0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a4acc1Protanopia
no red cones#98a2c0Deuteranopia
no green cones#4cb6b5Tritanopia
no blue cones#a6a6a6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #6fb0c0; }
.text { color: #6fb0c0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #6fb0c0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(111 176 192 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #6fb0c0, #6f88c0); }
Similar colors
#75aebdBlue Eye Samurai#78b1bfGlacier#5db0beFinnish Fiord#52b4caBlue Bobbin#83afbcOpen Seas#4db1c8Viking#66a4b0Seaside#59b9ccHigh Dive
Closest common color name: Cadet Blue.
Questions
- What color is #6FB0C0?
- #6FB0C0 is a desaturated cyan, closest to the named color Blue Eye Samurai. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #6FB0C0?
- The RGB value is 111, 176, 192: 111 red, 176 green and 192 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #6FB0C0?
- The complementary color is #C07F6F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #6FB0C0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.65:1 and white text 2.43:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.