#6493BA Color Information

Hex color code: #6493BA

A gentle blue shade, #6493BA appears as (100, 147, 186) in RGB and (207°, 38%, 56%) in HSL. It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:
Color NameCadet Blue
HEX
#6493BA
RGB
100, 147, 186
HSL
207°, 38%, 56%
CMYK
46%, 21%, 0%, 27%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #6493BA;
background-color: #6493BA;
border-color: #6493BA;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #6493BA;
border: 2px solid #6493BA;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#6493BA]
text-[#6493BA]
border-[#6493BA]
shadow-[0_0_10px_6493BA]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6493BA, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #6493BA; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #6493BA; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #6493BA; background-color: #6493BA15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #6493BA20; border-left: 4px solid #6493BA; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #6493BA; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #6493BA in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

100, 147, 186

Red: 100 / Green: 147 / Blue: 186

HSL

207°, 38%, 56%

Hue: 207° / Saturation: 38% / Lightness: 56%

CMYK

46%, 21%, 0%, 27%

Cyan: 46% / Magenta: 21% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 27%

What color is #6493BA?

#6493BA is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #6493BA to RGB:

rgb(100, 147, 186)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #6493BA to HSL:

hsl(207, 38%, 56%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #6493BA to CMYK:

cmyk(46%, 21%, 0%, 27%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel blue tone, #6493BA has RGB (100, 147, 186) and HSL (207°, 38%, 56%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #6493BA is #B98B64, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #64B9B5.

Use #6493BA in CSS: color: #6493BA or background-color: #6493BA. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #6493BA

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 6.42:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6493BA?

#6493BA is a pastel blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #6493BA?

#6493BA in RGB is (100, 147, 186) - 100 red, 147 green, and 186 blue.

How to use #6493BA in CSS?

Use #6493BA directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #6493BA?

#B98B64 (complementary), #64B9B5 (analogous), and #416D90 (lighter shade) work well with #6493BA.