Grayish Blue

The color #6A7280 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 106, 114, 128 and HSL values of 218°, 9%, 46%.

Color Values for #6A7280

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HEX:
#6A7280
RGB:
rgb(106,114,128) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(218,9%,46%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(17%, 11%, 0%, 50%) Copied!

Color Composition of #6A7280

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #6A7280. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 41.6%
Green: 44.7%
Blue: 50.2%

Contrast Analysis for #6A7280

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #6A7280

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #6A7280

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #6A7280

The complementary color for #6A7280 is #80786B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #6A7280

The analogous colors for #6A7280 are #6B7D80 and #6E6B80. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #6A7280

The triadic colors for #6A7280 are #806B72 and #72806B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #6A7280

These are the darker variations of #6A7280. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #555B66 and #40444D. This progression shows how #6A7280 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #6A7280

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #888E99 and #A6AAB3. This progression shows how #6A7280. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #6A7280

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #6A7280. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #6A7280

Companies and brands that incorporate #6A7280 in their visual identity.

#6A7280 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #6A7280. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #6A7280 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 106, 114, 128 and HSL values of 218°, 9%, 46%.

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