#6996bf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #6996bf is composed of 41.2% red, 58.8% green and 74.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 45% cyan, 21.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.1% black. It has a hue angle of 208.6 degrees, a saturation of 40.2% and a lightness of 58%. #6996bf color hex could be obtained by blending #d2ffff with #002d7f. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 41
    • G 59
    • B 75
    RGB color chart
    • C 45
    • M 21
    • Y 0
    • K 25
    CMYK color chart

#6996bf color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#6996bf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #6996bf has RGB values of R:105, G:150, B:191 and CMYK values of C:0.45, M:0.21, Y:0, K:0.25. Its decimal value is 6919871.

Hex triplet 6996bf #6996bf
RGB Decimal 105, 150, 191 rgb(105,150,191)
RGB Percent 41.2, 58.8, 74.9 rgb(41.2%,58.8%,74.9%)
CMYK 45, 21, 0, 25
HSL 208.6°, 40.2, 58 hsl(208.6,40.2%,58%)
HSV (or HSB) 208.6°, 45, 74.9
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 60.406, -4.205, -26.013
XYZ 26.134, 28.576, 53.426
xyY 0.242, 0.264, 28.576
CIE-LCH 60.406, 26.35, 260.818
CIE-LUV 60.406, -21.893, -39.409
Hunter-Lab 53.457, -6.285, -21.836
Binary 01101001, 10010110, 10111111

Color Schemes with #6996bf

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Alternatives to #6996bf

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#6996bf Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #6996bf

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

Shades and Tints of #6996bf

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, #010101 is the darkest color, while #f2f6fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #6996bf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #929496 is the less saturated color, while #2f99f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #6996bf 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
  • #868f97 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8c95be Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8a95c4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #689fab Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7f95be Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7e95c2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #689cb2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population