#6997AB Color Information

Hex color code: #6997AB

The hex color #6997AB is a delicate blue with RGB values of (105, 151, 171) and HSL of (198°, 28%, 54%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameCadet Blue

HEX

#6997AB

RGB

105, 151, 171

HSL

198°, 28%, 54%

CMYK

39%, 12%, 0%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #6997AB;
background-color: #6997AB;
border-color: #6997AB;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #6997AB;
border: 2px solid #6997AB;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#6997AB]
text-[#6997AB]
border-[#6997AB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_6997AB]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6997AB, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #6997AB; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #6997AB; 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 #6997AB; background-color: #6997AB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #6997AB20; border-left: 4px solid #6997AB; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #6997AB; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #6997AB in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

105, 151, 171

Red: 105 / Green: 151 / Blue: 171

HSL

198°, 28%, 54%

Hue: 198° / Saturation: 28% / Lightness: 54%

CMYK

39%, 12%, 0%, 33%

Cyan: 39% / Magenta: 12% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 33%

What color is #6997AB?

#6997AB is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AB7D69

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #6997AB to RGB:

rgb(105, 151, 171)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #6997AB to HSL:

hsl(198, 28%, 54%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #6997AB to CMYK:

cmyk(39%, 12%, 0%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel blue tone, #6997AB has RGB (105, 151, 171) and HSL (198°, 28%, 54%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #6997AB is #AB7D69, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #69AB9D.

Use #6997AB in CSS: color: #6997AB or background-color: #6997AB. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #6997AB

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.62:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6997AB?

#6997AB is a pastel blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #6997AB?

#6997AB in RGB is (105, 151, 171) - 105 red, 151 green, and 171 blue.

How to use #6997AB in CSS?

Use #6997AB directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #6997AB?

#AB7D69 (complementary), #69AB9D (analogous), and #486F7F (lighter shade) work well with #6997AB.