#6996b6 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #6996b6 is composed of 41.2% red, 58.8% green and 71.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 42.3% cyan, 17.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 28.6% black. It has a hue angle of 204.9 degrees, a saturation of 34.5% and a lightness of 56.3%. #6996b6 color hex could be obtained by blending #d2ffff with #002d6d. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 41
    • G 59
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 42
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#6996b6 color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#6996b6 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #6996b6 has RGB values of R:105, G:150, B:182 and CMYK values of C:0.42, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 6919862.

Hex triplet 6996b6 #6996b6
RGB Decimal 105, 150, 182 rgb(105,150,182)
RGB Percent 41.2, 58.8, 71.4 rgb(41.2%,58.8%,71.4%)
CMYK 42, 18, 0, 29
HSL 204.9°, 34.5, 56.3 hsl(204.9,34.5%,56.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 204.9°, 42.3, 71.4
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 60.062, -6.754, -21.462
XYZ 25.174, 28.192, 48.369
xyY 0.247, 0.277, 28.192
CIE-LCH 60.062, 22.5, 252.53
CIE-LUV 60.062, -21.926, -31.684
Hunter-Lab 53.096, -8.29, -16.843
Binary 01101001, 10010110, 10110110

Color Schemes with #6996b6

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Alternatives to #6996b6

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#6996b6 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #6996b6

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CSS codes
.text {color:#6996b6;}
.background {background-color:#6996b6;}
.border {border:1px solid #6996b6;}

Shades and Tints of #6996b6

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #040708 is the darkest color, while #fafcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #6996b6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8b9094 is the less saturated color, while #24a2fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #6996b6 is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #8c8c8c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #858e94 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8e95b5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8f93bc Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #6b9ea9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8095b5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8194ba Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6a9bae Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population