#6996c7 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #6996c7 is composed of 41.2% red, 58.8% green and 78% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 47.2% cyan, 24.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 22% black. It has a hue angle of 211.3 degrees, a saturation of 45.6% and a lightness of 59.6%. #6996c7 color hex could be obtained by blending #d2ffff with #002d8f. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 41
    • G 59
    • B 78
    RGB color chart
    • C 47
    • M 25
    • Y 0
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#6996c7 color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#6996c7 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #6996c7 has RGB values of R:105, G:150, B:199 and CMYK values of C:0.47, M:0.25, Y:0, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 6919879.

Hex triplet 6996c7 #6996c7
RGB Decimal 105, 150, 199 rgb(105,150,199)
RGB Percent 41.2, 58.8, 78 rgb(41.2%,58.8%,78%)
CMYK 47, 25, 0, 22
HSL 211.3°, 45.6, 59.6 hsl(211.3,45.6%,59.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 211.3°, 47.2, 78
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 60.727, -1.88, -30.015
XYZ 27.038, 28.938, 58.191
xyY 0.237, 0.253, 28.938
CIE-LCH 60.727, 30.074, 266.416
CIE-LUV 60.727, -21.869, -46.285
Hunter-Lab 53.794, -4.421, -26.48
Binary 01101001, 10010110, 11000111

Color Schemes with #6996c7

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Alternatives to #6996c7

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#6996c7 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #6996c7

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#6996c7 background color

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#6996c7 border color

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CSS codes
.text {color:#6996c7;}
.background {background-color:#6996c7;}
.border {border:1px solid #6996c7;}

Shades and Tints of #6996c7

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, #030507 is the darkest color, while #f8fafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #6996c7

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #91989f is the less saturated color, while #3294fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #6996c7 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
  • #8e8e8e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #879099 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8996c6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8696cb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #65a1ac Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7d96c6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7b96ca Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #669db6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population