Grayish Blue

The color #6B6D79 is a grayish blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 107, 109, 121 and HSL values of 231°, 6%, 45%.

Color Values for #6B6D79

Below are the different color format representations for #6B6D79. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#6B6D79
RGB:
rgb(107,109,121) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(231,6%,45%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(12%, 10%, 0%, 53%) Copied!

Color Composition of #6B6D79

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #6B6D79. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 42%
Green: 42.7%
Blue: 47.5%

Contrast Analysis for #6B6D79

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 #6B6D79

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #6B6D79

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

Complementary Colors for #6B6D79

The complementary color for #6B6D79 is #7A786C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #6B6D79

The analogous colors for #6B6D79 are #6C757A and #716C7A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #6B6D79

The triadic colors for #6B6D79 are #7A6C6E and #6E7A6C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #6B6D79

These are the darker variations of #6B6D79. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #565761 and #404149. This progression shows how #6B6D79 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #6B6D79

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #898A94 and #A6A7AF. This progression shows how #6B6D79. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #6B6D79

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #6B6D79. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#6B6D79 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #6B6D79. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #6B6D79 is a grayish blue with RGB values of 107, 109, 121 and HSL values of 231°, 6%, 45%.

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