#6a979d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #6a979d is composed of 41.6% red, 59.2% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 32.5% cyan, 3.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.4% black. It has a hue angle of 187.1 degrees, a saturation of 20.6% and a lightness of 51.6%. #6a979d color hex could be obtained by blending #d4ffff with #002f3b. Closest websafe color is: #669999.

    • R 42
    • G 59
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 32
    • M 4
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#6a979d color description : Mostly desaturated dark cyan.

#6a979d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #6a979d has RGB values of R:106, G:151, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0.32, M:0.04, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 6985629.

Hex triplet 6a979d #6a979d
RGB Decimal 106, 151, 157 rgb(106,151,157)
RGB Percent 41.6, 59.2, 61.6 rgb(41.6%,59.2%,61.6%)
CMYK 32, 4, 0, 38
HSL 187.1°, 20.6, 51.6 hsl(187.1,20.6%,51.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 187.1°, 32.5, 61.6
Web Safe 669999 #669999
CIE-LAB 59.554, -13.657, -8.048
XYZ 23.095, 27.631, 36.013
xyY 0.266, 0.319, 27.631
CIE-LCH 59.554, 15.852, 210.51
CIE-LUV 59.554, -22.081, -9.713
Hunter-Lab 52.565, -13.564, -3.825
Binary 01101010, 10010111, 10011101

Color Schemes with #6a979d

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Alternatives to #6a979d

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#6a979d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #6a979d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#6a979d;}
.background {background-color:#6a979d;}
.border {border:1px solid #6a979d;}

Shades and Tints of #6a979d

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #030505 is the darkest color, while #f8fafa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #6a979d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7d888a is the less saturated color, while #0be0fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #6a979d is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #8a8a8a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #848d8e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #95949d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9a91a5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #739ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #85959d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8993a2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6f99a3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population