#66979E Hex Color
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Not a bright cyan, #66979e leans gray and dusty, a muted sky blue that stays matte even on screen. That low saturation makes it a supporting tone rather than a star, though it holds up as a calm UI background. Black text passes AA on it at about 6.5:1. The hex code #66979e flatters warm terracotta and deep charcoal better than the usual navy.
Questions about #66979e
What is #66979e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #66979e is rgb(102, 151, 158), in HSL hsl(188, 22%, 51%) and in CMYK 35%, 4%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #66979e?
Warm earth tones like terracotta and muted coral push its cool gray-blue undertone forward. Cream softens it more gently than plain white, which can wash it out.
Is #66979e readable on white or black?
#66979e has a 3.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.48:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.