#6b697e color: Unexplained
#6b697e is rgb(107, 105, 126) in RGB and oklch(53.019% 0.0327 289.6) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Violet
- Medium
- Muted
- Dusty
- Cool
- ≈ Slate
- mauve-500
- Black 51%
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
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About #6b697e
#6b697e is a dusty violet color. In OKLCH it has 53% lightness, 0.033 chroma and a hue of 290°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 5.32:1 contrast and black text 3.95:1, so white text reads better.
The closest named color is Unexplained (#69667c). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is mauve-500.
Lighter: #6b697e mixed with white
Darker: #6b697e mixed with black
Calmer: #6b697e with less saturation
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Questions about #6b697e
What color is #6b697e?
#6b697e is dusty violet. The closest named color is Unexplained. In RGB it is rgb(107, 105, 126), in HSL hsl(245.71, 9.09%, 45.29%) and in OKLCH oklch(53.019% 0.0327 289.6).
What colors go well with #6b697e?
The complementary color of #6b697e is #6d6e58. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #616d7f and #746678. The triadic partners are #7c675b and #597269.
Is white or black text more readable on #6b697e?
White text reads better on #6b697e: white gives a contrast ratio of 5.32:1 and black gives 3.95:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #6b697e a warm or cool color?
#6b697e is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 290 degrees, its lightness 53% and its chroma 0.033.