#6b8ec6 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #6b8ec6 is composed of 42% red, 55.7% green and 77.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 46% cyan, 28.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 22.4% black. It has a hue angle of 216.9 degrees, a saturation of 44.4% and a lightness of 59.8%. #6b8ec6 color hex could be obtained by blending #d6ffff with #001d8d. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 42
    • G 56
    • B 78
    RGB color chart
    • C 46
    • M 28
    • Y 0
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#6b8ec6 color description : Slightly desaturated blue.

#6b8ec6 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #6b8ec6 has RGB values of R:107, G:142, B:198 and CMYK values of C:0.46, M:0.28, Y:0, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 7048902.

Hex triplet 6b8ec6 #6b8ec6
RGB Decimal 107, 142, 198 rgb(107,142,198)
RGB Percent 42, 55.7, 77.6 rgb(42%,55.7%,77.6%)
CMYK 46, 28, 0, 22
HSL 216.9°, 44.4, 59.8 hsl(216.9,44.4%,59.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 216.9°, 46, 77.6
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 58.553, 2.92, -32.819
XYZ 25.927, 26.548, 57.181
xyY 0.236, 0.242, 26.548
CIE-LCH 58.553, 32.948, 275.085
CIE-LUV 58.553, -18.071, -51.18
Hunter-Lab 51.525, -0.347, -29.732
Binary 01101011, 10001110, 11000110

Color Schemes with #6b8ec6

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Alternatives to #6b8ec6

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#6b8ec6 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #6b8ec6

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CSS codes
.text {color:#6b8ec6;}
.background {background-color:#6b8ec6;}
.border {border:1px solid #6b8ec6;}

Shades and Tints of #6b8ec6

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 #6b8ec6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #92979f is the less saturated color, while #3481fd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #6b8ec6 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
  • #848b96 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8190c6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7c91c9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #659aa6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #798fc6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7690c8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #6796b1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population