#6c979f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #6c979f is composed of 42.4% red, 59.2% green and 62.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 32.1% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow and 37.6% black. It has a hue angle of 189.4 degrees, a saturation of 21% and a lightness of 52.4%. #6c979f color hex could be obtained by blending #d8ffff with #002f3f. Closest websafe color is: #669999.

    • R 42
    • G 59
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 32
    • M 5
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#6c979f color description : Mostly desaturated dark cyan.

#6c979f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #6c979f has RGB values of R:108, G:151, B:159 and CMYK values of C:0.32, M:0.05, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 7116703.

Hex triplet 6c979f #6c979f
RGB Decimal 108, 151, 159 rgb(108,151,159)
RGB Percent 42.4, 59.2, 62.4 rgb(42.4%,59.2%,62.4%)
CMYK 32, 5, 0, 38
HSL 189.4°, 21, 52.4 hsl(189.4,21%,52.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 189.4°, 32.1, 62.4
Web Safe 669999 #669999
CIE-LAB 59.729, -12.566, -8.911
XYZ 23.507, 27.824, 36.931
xyY 0.266, 0.315, 27.824
CIE-LCH 59.729, 15.405, 215.342
CIE-LUV 59.729, -21.267, -11.186
Hunter-Lab 52.748, -12.76, -4.587
Binary 01101100, 10010111, 10011111

Color Schemes with #6c979f

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Alternatives to #6c979f

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#6c979f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #6c979f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#6c979f;}
.background {background-color:#6c979f;}
.border {border:1px solid #6c979f;}

Shades and Tints of #6c979f

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, #050707 is the darkest color, while #fafcfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #6c979f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7f8a8c is the less saturated color, while #0fd7fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #6c979f 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
  • #8b8b8b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #858d8f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #95949f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9a92a7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #749ba7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #86959f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8993a4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #719aa4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population