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What color is 6C666A?

The RGB color code for color number #6C666A is RGB(108, 102, 106). In the RGB color model, #6C666A has a red value of 108, a green value of 102, and a blue value of 106. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.6% magenta, 1.9% yellow, and 57.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 320° (degrees), 2.9 % saturation, and 41.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #6C666A has a hue of 320° (degrees), 5.6 % saturation and 42.4 % brightness/value.



Color 6C666A is cool or warm?

Color 6C666A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #6C666A? (For interior and product design)

6C666A has an LRV of nearly 14. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

#6C666A

Light Color


Compare LRV 14 of #6C666A with dark and light Color




Is #6C666A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 6C666A meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #6C666A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(108, 102, 106)
Red
108 (42.4%)
Green
102 (40.0%)
Blue
106 (41.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.56%
Yellow
1.85%
Key
57.65%

HSL

HSL(320deg, 2.9 %, 41.2 %)

Hue
320°
Saturation
2.86 %.
Lightness
41.18 %.

RYB

RYB(98, 112, 123)
Red
98 (38.3%)
Yellow
112 (44.1%)
Blue
123 (48.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
320°
Saturation
5.56 %.
Brightness / Value
42.35 %.

HWB

H: 320°

W: 40.00 %

B: 57.65 %

XYZ

X : 13.54

Y : 13.73

Z : 15.57

YXY

Y1 : 13.73

X : 0.32

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 57.65%

M : 60.00%

Y : 58.43%


LRV

~ 13.7 %

Munsell Color System

3.1RP 4.2/0.5

CIE-Lab

L : 43.85

A : 3.16

B : -1.41

CIE-Lch

L : 43.85

C : 3.46

H : 335.97

CIE-Luv

L : 43.85

U : 3.17

V : -2.36

Hunter-Lab

L : 37.06

A : 0.36

B : 1.02






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #6C666A


Here are the colors similar to 6C666A. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#676767
Granite Gray
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
#696969
Dim Gray
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#796878
Old Lavender
ΔE - 7.87 (92.1% similar)
#727472
Nickel
ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 6C666A.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 6C666A.


#726D6F
PANTONE 4292 C
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#6C6463
PANTONE 2334 C
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#736B75
PANTONE 4284 C
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#757171
PANTONE 8422 C
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 6C666A.


#6A696C
BS 22-B-25 - Nightshade
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#67555A
BS 24-C-40 - Purple
ΔE - 7.71 (92.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 6C666A.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 6C666A.


#6B665E
RAL 7039 - Quartz Gray
ΔE - 7.37 (92.6% similar)
#6C6E6B
RAL 7005 - Mouse Gray
ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)
#6B6B7F
RAL 4012 - Pearl Blackberry
ΔE - 7.84 (92.2% similar)




Paint color for Hex #6C666A


Here are the paint colors similar to 6C666A. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


PPG Paints

Hex color 6C666A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #6C666A to PPG Paints


#69656A
Cracked Slate (PPG1003-6)
ΔE - 1.20 (98.8% similar)
#6F6A68
Gibraltar Gray (PPG1002-6)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#6A6472
Silverado (PPG1172-6)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#6F6F6E
Slate Mine (PPG0996-6)
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color 6C666A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #6C666A to Behr


#696465
Arabian Veil (PPU17-19)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#73696F
Sultry Smoke (MQ1-33)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#636365
Digital (N530-6)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#6A6661
Chinchilla (PPU24-03)
ΔE - 5.83 (94.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 6C666A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #6C666A to Benjamin Moore


#6C6B6D
Arctic Seal (CSP-15)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.6% similar)
#796C6F
Kasbah (AF-640)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#696867
Overcoat (CC-544)
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#7A6F74
Vintage Charm (1455)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 6C666A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #6C666A to Sherwin Williams


#605E63
Cloak Gray (SW 6278)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#6D6562
Folkstone (SW 6005)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#736F78
Exclusive Plum (SW 6263)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#695C62
Expressive Plum (SW 6271)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 6C666A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #6C666A to Valspar


#766769
Gray Grape (V126-5)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#706A67
Vintage Boots (M350)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#616467
High-Speed Steel (4005-2B)
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
#7C6C72
Simple Plum (1001-7B)
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 6C666A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #6C666A to Dunn-Edwards


#656470
Eventide (DET 406)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#6C6B6A
Boat Anchor (DE 6377)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#5E6063
Sheet Metal (DE 6356)
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
#757374
Bank Vault (DE 6383)
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#6C666A color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



6C666A
Granite Gray*

666C68
Nickel*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #6C666A?

Color that best contrast with #6C666A is #666C68, color name is Nickel*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #6C666A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #6C666A is #666C68, color name is Nickel*.





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