#6996bd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #6996bd is composed of 41.2% red, 58.8% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 44.4% cyan, 20.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 207.9 degrees, a saturation of 38.9% and a lightness of 57.6%. #6996bd color hex could be obtained by blending #d2ffff with #002d7b. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 41
    • G 59
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 44
    • M 21
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#6996bd color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#6996bd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #6996bd has RGB values of R:105, G:150, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.44, M:0.21, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 6919869.

Hex triplet 6996bd #6996bd
RGB Decimal 105, 150, 189 rgb(105,150,189)
RGB Percent 41.2, 58.8, 74.1 rgb(41.2%,58.8%,74.1%)
CMYK 44, 21, 0, 26
HSL 207.9°, 38.9, 57.6 hsl(207.9,38.9%,57.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 207.9°, 44.4, 74.1
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 60.328, -4.778, -25.006
XYZ 25.915, 28.489, 52.275
xyY 0.243, 0.267, 28.489
CIE-LCH 60.328, 25.458, 259.184
CIE-LUV 60.328, -21.9, -37.69
Hunter-Lab 53.375, -6.739, -20.705
Binary 01101001, 10010110, 10111101

Color Schemes with #6996bd

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Alternatives to #6996bd

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#6996bd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #6996bd

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#6996bd background color

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#6996bd border color

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

Shades and Tints of #6996bd

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, #060a0d is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #6996bd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #939393 is the less saturated color, while #2f9af7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #6996bd 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
  • #8c95bc Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8b94c2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #699fab Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7f95bc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7f95c0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #699cb1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population