#6c979b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #6c979b is composed of 42.4% red, 59.2% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 30.3% cyan, 2.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 185.1 degrees, a saturation of 19% and a lightness of 51.6%. #6c979b color hex could be obtained by blending #d8ffff with #002f37. Closest websafe color is: #669999.

    • R 42
    • G 59
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 30
    • M 3
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#6c979b color description : Mostly desaturated dark cyan.

#6c979b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #6c979b has RGB values of R:108, G:151, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.3, M:0.03, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 7116699.

Hex triplet 6c979b #6c979b
RGB Decimal 108, 151, 155 rgb(108,151,155)
RGB Percent 42.4, 59.2, 60.8 rgb(42.4%,59.2%,60.8%)
CMYK 30, 3, 0, 39
HSL 185.1°, 19, 51.6 hsl(185.1,19%,51.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 185.1°, 30.3, 60.8
Web Safe 669999 #669999
CIE-LAB 59.605, -13.558, -6.823
XYZ 23.166, 27.687, 35.132
xyY 0.269, 0.322, 27.687
CIE-LCH 59.605, 15.178, 206.712
CIE-LUV 59.605, -21.278, -7.878
Hunter-Lab 52.618, -13.496, -2.754
Binary 01101100, 10010111, 10011011

Color Schemes with #6c979b

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Alternatives to #6c979b

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#6c979b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #6c979b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#6c979b;}
.background {background-color:#6c979b;}
.border {border:1px solid #6c979b;}

Shades and Tints of #6c979b

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 #6c979b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7f8788 is the less saturated color, while #0de6fa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #6c979b 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
  • #858d8e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #95949b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9c91a3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #759ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #86959b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8a93a0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #7299a2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population