#6a979f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #6a979f is composed of 41.6% red, 59.2% green and 62.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 33.3% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow and 37.6% black. It has a hue angle of 189.1 degrees, a saturation of 21.6% and a lightness of 52%. #6a979f color hex could be obtained by blending #d4ffff with #002f3f. Closest websafe color is: #669999.

    • R 42
    • G 59
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 33
    • M 5
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#6a979f color description : Mostly desaturated dark cyan.

#6a979f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #6a979f has RGB values of R:106, G:151, B:159 and CMYK values of C:0.33, M:0.05, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 6985631.

Hex triplet 6a979f #6a979f
RGB Decimal 106, 151, 159 rgb(106,151,159)
RGB Percent 41.6, 59.2, 62.4 rgb(41.6%,59.2%,62.4%)
CMYK 33, 5, 0, 38
HSL 189.1°, 21.6, 52 hsl(189.1,21.6%,52%)
HSV (or HSB) 189.1°, 33.3, 62.4
Web Safe 669999 #669999
CIE-LAB 59.616, -13.154, -9.091
XYZ 23.267, 27.7, 36.92
xyY 0.265, 0.315, 27.7
CIE-LCH 59.616, 15.99, 214.649
CIE-LUV 59.616, -22.071, -11.372
Hunter-Lab 52.63, -13.192, -4.75
Binary 01101010, 10010111, 10011111

Color Schemes with #6a979f

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Alternatives to #6a979f

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#6a979f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #6a979f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#6a979f;}
.background {background-color:#6a979f;}
.border {border:1px solid #6a979f;}

Shades and Tints of #6a979f

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, #040606 is the darkest color, while #f9fbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #6a979f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7d8a8c is the less saturated color, while #0cd9fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #6a979f 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
  • #8a8a8a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #848d8e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #94949f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9a91a7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #729ba7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #85959f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #8893a4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6f9aa4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population