#6996c8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #6996c8 is composed of 41.2% red, 58.8% green and 78.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 47.5% cyan, 25% magenta, 0% yellow and 21.6% black. It has a hue angle of 211.6 degrees, a saturation of 46.3% and a lightness of 59.8%. #6996c8 color hex could be obtained by blending #d2ffff with #002d91. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 41
    • G 59
    • B 78
    RGB color chart
    • C 48
    • M 25
    • Y 0
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#6996c8 color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#6996c8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #6996c8 has RGB values of R:105, G:150, B:200 and CMYK values of C:0.48, M:0.25, Y:0, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 6919880.

Hex triplet 6996c8 #6996c8
RGB Decimal 105, 150, 200 rgb(105,150,200)
RGB Percent 41.2, 58.8, 78.4 rgb(41.2%,58.8%,78.4%)
CMYK 48, 25, 0, 22
HSL 211.6°, 46.3, 59.8 hsl(211.6,46.3%,59.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 211.6°, 47.5, 78.4
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 60.768, -1.586, -30.513
XYZ 27.155, 28.985, 58.804
xyY 0.236, 0.252, 28.985
CIE-LCH 60.768, 30.554, 267.025
CIE-LUV 60.768, -21.866, -47.144
Hunter-Lab 53.837, -4.182, -27.073
Binary 01101001, 10010110, 11001000

Color Schemes with #6996c8

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Alternatives to #6996c8

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#6996c8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #6996c8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#6996c8;}
.background {background-color:#6996c8;}
.border {border:1px solid #6996c8;}

Shades and Tints of #6996c8

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, #030508 is the darkest color, while #f9fafd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #6996c8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #989899 is the less saturated color, while #3a94f7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #6996c8 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
  • #87909a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8996c7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8596cc Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #65a1ad Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7d96c7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7b96cb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #669db6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population