#6496BA Color Information

Hex color code: #6496BA

The hex color #6496BA is a pastel blue with RGB values of (100, 150, 186) and HSL of (205°, 38%, 56%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameCadet Blue

HEX

#6496BA

RGB

100, 150, 186

HSL

205°, 38%, 56%

CMYK

46%, 19%, 0%, 27%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #6496BA;
background-color: #6496BA;
border-color: #6496BA;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #6496BA;
border: 2px solid #6496BA;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#6496BA]
text-[#6496BA]
border-[#6496BA]
shadow-[0_0_10px_6496BA]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6496BA, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #6496BA; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #6496BA; 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 #6496BA; background-color: #6496BA15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #6496BA20; border-left: 4px solid #6496BA; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #6496BA; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #6496BA in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

100, 150, 186

Red: 100 / Green: 150 / Blue: 186

HSL

205°, 38%, 56%

Hue: 205° / Saturation: 38% / Lightness: 56%

CMYK

46%, 19%, 0%, 27%

Cyan: 46% / Magenta: 19% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 27%

What color is #6496BA?

#6496BA is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B98864

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #6496BA to RGB:

rgb(100, 150, 186)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #6496BA to HSL:

hsl(205, 38%, 56%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #6496BA to CMYK:

cmyk(46%, 19%, 0%, 27%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#6496BA is a subtle blue color with RGB values of 100, 150, 186 and HSL of 205°, 38%, 56%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #6496BA is #B98864, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #64B9B2.

Use #6496BA in CSS: color: #6496BA or background-color: #6496BA. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #6496BA

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.61:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6496BA?

#6496BA is a subtle blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #6496BA?

#6496BA in RGB is (100, 150, 186) - 100 red, 150 green, and 186 blue.

How to use #6496BA in CSS?

Use #6496BA directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #6496BA?

#B98864 (complementary), #64B9B2 (analogous), and #416F90 (lighter shade) work well with #6496BA.