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#66666F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #66666F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#66666F Color Information

#66666F RGB value is (102, 102, 111). The hex color red value is 102, green is 102, and blue is 111. Its HSL format shows a hue of 240°, saturation of 4 percent, and lightness of42 percent. The CMYK process values are 8 percent, 8 percent, 0 percent, 56percent.

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#66666F Color Meaning

color #66666F signifies industrial ambiguity, average mass, and non-committal shadow. #66666F medium-dark gray is precisely neutral, suggesting asphalt, machinery, and the color of a standard-issue battleship. Psychologically, Color #66666F promotes total objectivity, anonymity, and a deliberate avoidance of emotional or aesthetic extremes. #66666F culturally references urban infrastructure, mass production, and the default state of unfinished materials. Spiritually, Color #66666F represents the void of pure function, the balance point where all personality is suspended, and existence before meaning is assigned, acting as the ultimate symbol of mass-produced neutrality.

Color Conversion

Convert #66666F across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#66666F
RGB
rgb(102, 102, 111)
HSL
hsl(240°, 4%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(8%, 8%, 0%, 56%)
HSV
hsv(240°, 8%, 44%)
XYZ
13.1001 13.4752 16.9495
Yxy
13.4752 0.3010 0.3096
Hunter Lab
36.7086 0.0998 -0.2464
CIE-Lab
43.4707 1.9355 -5.0518

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red102 / 255 (40%)
40%
Green102 / 255 (40%)
40%
Blue111 / 255 (44%)
44%

CMYK Values

Cyan8 / 100 (8%)
Magenta8 / 100 (8%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)56 / 100 (56%)
56%

Color Variations

#66666F harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#66666F harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #66666F for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.68:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #66666F appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#66666F

protanopia

#66666d

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #66666F;

Text Color

color: #66666F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #66666F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #66666F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #66666F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #66666F 0%, #3e3e43 100%);

#66666F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #66666F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.