Color swatch image showing #66999E with RGB(102,153,158) values

#66999E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #66999E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#66999E Color Information

#66999E RGB value is (102, 153, 158). The hex color red value is 102, green is 153, and blue is 158. Its HSL format shows a hue of 185°, saturation of 22 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 35 percent, 3 percent, 0 percent, 38 percent.

#66999E
rgb(102, 153, 158)
ColorMean
Share

#66999E Color Meaning

Color #66999E signifies digital antiquity, weathered calm, and industrial nostalgia. #66999E muted, greyish-blue-green resembles early computer monitors, oxidized copper roofs, and fog over a still pond. Psychologically, color #66999E promotes a sense of outdated reliability, soothing repetition, and a cool, detached form of contemplation. #66999E culturally references retro technology interfaces, vintage graphic design, and the palette of industrial decay. Spiritually, #66999E color represents memory stored in machines, the calming effect of obsolescence, and a quiet, persistent presence that has lost its intensity but not its essence, embodying a weathered and pacifying stability.

Color Conversion

Convert #66999E 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
#66999E
RGB
rgb(102, 153, 158)
HSL
hsl(185°, 22%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(35%, 3%, 0%, 38%)
HSV
hsv(185°, 35%, 62%)
XYZ
23.0423 28.0759 36.5525
Yxy
28.0759 0.2628 0.3202
Hunter Lab
52.9867 -1.7946 -0.9344
CIE-Lab
59.9572 -15.6332 -8.0395

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red102 / 255 (40%)
40%
Green153 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue158 / 255 (62%)
62%

CMYK Values

Cyan35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)38 / 100 (38%)
38%

Color Variations

#66999E 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

#66999E 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 #66999E 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.

#FFFFFF
#66999E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.17:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #66999E 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

#66999E

protanopia

#7c7d9d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #66999E;

Text Color

color: #66999E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #66999E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #66999E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #66999E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #66999E 0%, #3c5b5e 100%);

#66999E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #66999E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.