#6996cd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #6996cd is composed of 41.2% red, 58.8% green and 80.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 48.8% cyan, 26.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 213 degrees, a saturation of 50% and a lightness of 60.8%. #6996cd color hex could be obtained by blending #d2ffff with #002d9b. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 41
    • G 59
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 49
    • M 27
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#6996cd color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#6996cd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #6996cd has RGB values of R:105, G:150, B:205 and CMYK values of C:0.49, M:0.27, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 6919885.

Hex triplet 6996cd #6996cd
RGB Decimal 105, 150, 205 rgb(105,150,205)
RGB Percent 41.2, 58.8, 80.4 rgb(41.2%,58.8%,80.4%)
CMYK 49, 27, 0, 20
HSL 213°, 50, 60.8 hsl(213,50%,60.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 213°, 48.8, 80.4
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 60.977, -0.104, -32.991
XYZ 27.749, 29.222, 61.933
xyY 0.233, 0.246, 29.222
CIE-LCH 60.977, 32.991, 269.82
CIE-LUV 60.977, -21.855, -51.436
Hunter-Lab 54.058, -2.973, -30.087
Binary 01101001, 10010110, 11001101

Color Schemes with #6996cd

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Alternatives to #6996cd

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#6996cd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #6996cd

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

Shades and Tints of #6996cd

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, #04070c is the darkest color, while #fcfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #6996cd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #979b9f is the less saturated color, while #3b91fb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #6996cd 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
  • #8f8f8f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #87909b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8796cc Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8297d1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #63a2ad Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7c96cc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7996cf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #659db9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population