#868678 color
The hex color #868678 is a gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 52.5% red, 52.5% green and 47.1% blue (134, 134, 120).
Its hue angle is 60°, with 6% saturation and 50% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 10% yellow and 47% black.
The closest named color is Kosher Khaki (#888877), a difference of 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.69:1).
#868678 color codes
| HEX | #868678 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(134, 134, 120) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(52.5%, 52.5%, 47.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(60, 6%, 50%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(60, 10%, 53%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 10%, 47%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(55.56, -2.63, 7.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(55.56, 7.99, 109.21) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(21.746, 23.475, 21.151) | |
| Decimal | 8816248 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #868678, 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 #868678 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.69:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #868678 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.69:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.69:1 | 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 #868678 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#898577Protanopia
no red cones#898578Deuteranopia
no green cones#888482Tritanopia
no blue cones#858585Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #868678; }
.text { color: #868678; }
.border { border: 2px solid #868678; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(134 134 120 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #868678, #7f8678); }
Similar colors
#888877Kosher Khaki#808069Warm Gray#8b846dAntique#8f917cFarmer’s Market#928e85Stone#818581Happy Hippo#7d7d77Moon Base#827f79Concord
Questions
- What color is #868678?
- #868678 is a gray, closest to the named color Kosher Khaki. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #868678?
- The RGB value is 134, 134, 120: 134 red, 134 green and 120 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #868678?
- The complementary color is #787886, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #868678?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.69:1 and white text 3.69:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.