Information about #6C8A8A color

#6C8A8A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #6C8A8A belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(108, 138, 138) (42.4% red, 54.1% green, 54.1% blue), or CMYK 12 / 0 / 0 / 46 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A calm, restrained cyan, #6C8A8A sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Gothic (#698890). Nearby in the Register you will also find Gumbo (#718F8A) and Alexandra's Eyes (#73888C).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(108, 138, 138)), which gives #6C8A8A its character. If you plan to put text on a #6C8A8A background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.7:1. #6C8A8A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#6C8A8A color variations

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#6C8A8A color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #6C8A8A

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Gothic color link
Gothic

#698890

Gumbo color link
Gumbo

#718F8A

Steel Grey color link
Steel Grey

#6F828A

Undercover color link
Undercover

#648985

Bluff color link
Bluff

#718187

Juniper color link
Juniper

#74918E

Tsunami color link
Tsunami

#6B8393

Slate Gray color link
Slate Gray

#708090

Horizon color link
Horizon

#648894

Steel Teal color link
Steel Teal

#5F8A8B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#6C8A8A
  • RGB108, 138, 138
  • CMYK12, 0, 0, 46
  • CSSrgb(108, 138, 138)
  • HSL180°, 12%, 48%
  • HSL Precise180°, 12.195%, 48.235%
  • HSV180°, 22%, 54%
  • HSB180°, 22%, 54%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.424
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.541
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.541
  • GLSLvec3(0.424, 0.541, 0.541)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.424, 0.541, 0.541, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.424, 0.541, 0.541)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB42.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB54.1%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID6C8A8A
  • DECIMAL ID7113354
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01