#6996bc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #6996bc is composed of 41.2% red, 58.8% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 44.1% cyan, 20.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 207.5 degrees, a saturation of 38.2% and a lightness of 57.5%. #6996bc color hex could be obtained by blending #d2ffff with #002d79. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 41
    • G 59
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 44
    • M 20
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#6996bc color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#6996bc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #6996bc has RGB values of R:105, G:150, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.44, M:0.2, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 6919868.

Hex triplet 6996bc #6996bc
RGB Decimal 105, 150, 188 rgb(105,150,188)
RGB Percent 41.2, 58.8, 73.7 rgb(41.2%,58.8%,73.7%)
CMYK 44, 20, 0, 26
HSL 207.5°, 38.2, 57.5 hsl(207.5,38.2%,57.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 207.5°, 44.1, 73.7
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 60.289, -5.063, -24.501
XYZ 25.807, 28.446, 51.705
xyY 0.244, 0.268, 28.446
CIE-LCH 60.289, 25.019, 258.325
CIE-LUV 60.289, -21.903, -36.832
Hunter-Lab 53.334, -6.964, -20.144
Binary 01101001, 10010110, 10111100

Color Schemes with #6996bc

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Alternatives to #6996bc

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#6996bc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #6996bc

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

Shades and Tints of #6996bc

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, #06090d is the darkest color, while #fefeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #6996bc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8a939b is the less saturated color, while #269cff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #6996bc 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
  • #8d8d8d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #868f96 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8c95bb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8c94c1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #699faa Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7f95bb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7f95bf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #699bb1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population