#659ABD Color Information

Hex color code: #659ABD

The hex color #659ABD is a subtle blue with RGB values of (101, 154, 189) and HSL of (204°, 40%, 57%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameCadet Blue
HEX
#659ABD
RGB
101, 154, 189
HSL
204°, 40%, 57%
CMYK
47%, 19%, 0%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #659ABD;
background-color: #659ABD;
border-color: #659ABD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #659ABD;
border: 2px solid #659ABD;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#659ABD]
text-[#659ABD]
border-[#659ABD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_659ABD]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #659ABD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #659ABD; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #659ABD; 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 #659ABD; background-color: #659ABD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #659ABD20; border-left: 4px solid #659ABD; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #659ABD; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #659ABD in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

101, 154, 189

Red: 101 / Green: 154 / Blue: 189

HSL

204°, 40%, 57%

Hue: 204° / Saturation: 40% / Lightness: 57%

CMYK

47%, 19%, 0%, 26%

Cyan: 47% / Magenta: 19% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 26%

What color is #659ABD?

#659ABD is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #659ABD to RGB:

rgb(101, 154, 189)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #659ABD to HSL:

hsl(204, 40%, 57%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #659ABD to CMYK:

cmyk(47%, 19%, 0%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#659ABD is a pastel blue color with RGB values of 101, 154, 189 and HSL of 204°, 40%, 57%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #659ABD is #BD8965, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #65BDB4.

Use #659ABD in CSS: color: #659ABD or background-color: #659ABD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #659ABD

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.91:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #659ABD?

#659ABD is a pastel blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #659ABD?

#659ABD in RGB is (101, 154, 189) - 101 red, 154 green, and 189 blue.

How to use #659ABD in CSS?

Use #659ABD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #659ABD?

#BD8965 (complementary), #65BDB4 (analogous), and #407496 (lighter shade) work well with #659ABD.