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#669999 color code is #669999. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #669999.

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#669999 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #669999 is 0.2791. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.19:1 against white and 6.58:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#669999 on white3.19:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#669999 on black6.58:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #6699993.19:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #6699996.58:1AA

#669999 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #669999?+
The hex code for #669999 is #669999. In RGB it's rgb(102, 153, 153), and in HSL it's hsl(180, 20%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #669999?+
#669999 in RGB is (102, 153, 153). Written in CSS: rgb(102, 153, 153).
What is the CMYK value of #669999?+
#669999 converts to CMYK(33%, 0%, 0%, 40%) for print. Hex equivalent is #669999.
Is #669999 a warm or cool color?+
#669999 (#669999) is a cool cyan — its hue sits at 180° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #669999 belong to?+
#669999 belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 180°, 20%, 50% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #669999 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#669999 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.19:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #669999?+
The nearest Pantone match for #669999 (#669999) is 7454 C Dusty Blue Gray, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #669999 in design

Practical guidance for using #669999 (#669999) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#669999 (#669999) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.6:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #669999 (#669999) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#669999 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#669999 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.