#6b979e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #6b979e is composed of 42% red, 59.2% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 32.3% cyan, 4.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 188.2 degrees, a saturation of 20.8% and a lightness of 52%. #6b979e color hex could be obtained by blending #d6ffff with #002f3d. 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

#6b979e color description : Mostly desaturated dark cyan.

#6b979e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #6b979e has RGB values of R:107, G:151, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.32, M:0.04, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 7051166.

Hex triplet 6b979e #6b979e
RGB Decimal 107, 151, 158 rgb(107,151,158)
RGB Percent 42, 59.2, 62 rgb(42%,59.2%,62%)
CMYK 32, 4, 0, 38
HSL 188.2°, 20.8, 52 hsl(188.2,20.8%,52%)
HSV (or HSB) 188.2°, 32.3, 62
Web Safe 669999 #669999
CIE-LAB 59.641, -13.112, -8.48
XYZ 23.3, 27.727, 36.47
xyY 0.266, 0.317, 27.727
CIE-LCH 59.641, 15.615, 212.892
CIE-LUV 59.641, -21.675, -10.45
Hunter-Lab 52.656, -13.163, -4.205
Binary 01101011, 10010111, 10011110

Color Schemes with #6b979e

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Alternatives to #6b979e

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#6b979e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #6b979e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#6b979e;}
.background {background-color:#6b979e;}
.border {border:1px solid #6b979e;}

Shades and Tints of #6b979e

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, #040606 is the darkest color, while #f9fbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #6b979e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7e898b is the less saturated color, while #0ddbfc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #6b979e 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
  • #95949e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9a91a6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #739ba7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #85959e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8993a3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #709aa3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population