Color swatch image showing #6C706A with RGB(108,112,106) values
Color swatch image showing #6C706A with RGB(108,112,106) values

#6C706A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #6C706A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#6C706A Color Information

#6C706A RGB value is (108, 112, 106). The hex color red value is 108, green is 112, and blue is 106. Its HSL format shows a hue of 100°, saturation of 3 percent, and lightness of 43 percent. The CMYK process values are 4 percent, 0 percent, 5 percent, 56 percent.

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#6C706A Color Meaning

Color #6C706A signifies industrial ambiguity, average mass, and non-committal shadow. #6C706A medium-dark gray is precisely neutral, suggesting asphalt, machinery, and the color of a standard-issue battleship. Psychologically, color #6C706A promotes total objectivity, anonymity, and a deliberate avoidance of emotional or aesthetic extremes. #6C706A culturally references urban infrastructure, mass production, and the default state of unfinished materials. Spiritually, color #6C706A 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 #6C706A 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
#6C706A
RGB
rgb(108, 112, 106)
HSL
hsl(100°, 3%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(4%, 0%, 5%, 56%)
HSV
hsv(100°, 5%, 44%)
XYZ
14.5800 15.8171 15.9202
Yxy
15.8171 0.3148 0.3415
Hunter Lab
39.7707 -0.1677 0.1526
CIE-Lab
46.7336 -2.7476 2.7972

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red108 / 255 (42%)
42%
Green112 / 255 (44%)
44%
Blue106 / 255 (42%)
42%

CMYK Values

Cyan4 / 100 (4%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow5 / 100 (5%)
Key (Black)56 / 100 (56%)
56%

Color Variations

#6C706A 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

#6C706A 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 #6C706A 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+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #6C706A 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

#6C706A

protanopia

#6e6e6b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #6C706A;

Text Color

color: #6C706A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #6C706A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #6C706A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #6C706A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6C706A 0%, #414440 100%);

#6C706A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #6C706A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.