#739699 color
The hex color #739699 is a grayish cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 45.1% red, 58.8% green and 60% blue (115, 150, 153).
Its hue angle is 185°, with 16% saturation and 53% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 25% cyan, 2% magenta, 0% yellow and 40% black.
The closest named color is Juniper (#6D9292), a difference of 2.3 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.55:1).
#739699 color codes
| HEX | #739699 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(115, 150, 153) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(45.1%, 58.8%, 60%) | |
| HSL | hsl(185, 16%, 53%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(185, 25%, 60%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(25%, 2%, 0%, 40%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(59.67, -11.34, -5.54) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(59.67, 12.62, 206.04) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(23.725, 27.756, 34.238) | |
| Decimal | 7575193 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #739699, 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 #739699 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.55:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #739699 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.55:1 | 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 #739699 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#919399Protanopia
no red cones#8a8d99Deuteranopia
no green cones#679997Tritanopia
no blue cones#909090Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #739699; }
.text { color: #739699; }
.border { border: 2px solid #739699; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(115 150 153 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #739699, #738399); }
Similar colors
#6d9292Juniper#72939eCavolo Nero#6c9da9Tranquili Teal#75978fYucca#698890Gothic#7c939dInland Waters#648589Arctic#698589Thundercloud
Questions
- What color is #739699?
- #739699 is a grayish cyan, closest to the named color Juniper. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #739699?
- The RGB value is 115, 150, 153: 115 red, 150 green and 153 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #739699?
- The complementary color is #997673, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #739699?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.55:1 and white text 3.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.