#6493A6 Color Information

Hex color code: #6493A6

The hex color #6493A6 is a subtle blue with RGB values of (100, 147, 166) and HSL of (197°, 27%, 52%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameCadet Blue

HEX

#6493A6

RGB

100, 147, 166

HSL

197°, 27%, 52%

CMYK

40%, 11%, 0%, 35%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #6493A6;
background-color: #6493A6;
border-color: #6493A6;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #6493A6;
border: 2px solid #6493A6;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#6493A6]
text-[#6493A6]
border-[#6493A6]
shadow-[0_0_10px_6493A6]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6493A6, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #6493A6; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #6493A6; 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 #6493A6; background-color: #6493A615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #6493A620; border-left: 4px solid #6493A6; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #6493A6; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #6493A6 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

100, 147, 166

Red: 100 / Green: 147 / Blue: 166

HSL

197°, 27%, 52%

Hue: 197° / Saturation: 27% / Lightness: 52%

CMYK

40%, 11%, 0%, 35%

Cyan: 40% / Magenta: 11% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 35%

What color is #6493A6?

#6493A6 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

A67664

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #6493A6 to RGB:

rgb(100, 147, 166)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #6493A6 to HSL:

hsl(197, 27%, 52%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #6493A6 to CMYK:

cmyk(40%, 11%, 0%, 35%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#6493A6 is a pastel blue color with RGB values of 100, 147, 166 and HSL of 197°, 27%, 52%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #6493A6 is #A67664, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #64A697.

Use #6493A6 in CSS: color: #6493A6 or background-color: #6493A6. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #6493A6

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.27:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6493A6?

#6493A6 is a pastel blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #6493A6?

#6493A6 in RGB is (100, 147, 166) - 100 red, 147 green, and 166 blue.

How to use #6493A6 in CSS?

Use #6493A6 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #6493A6?

#A67664 (complementary), #64A697 (analogous), and #456978 (lighter shade) work well with #6493A6.