#6997BA Color Information

Hex color code: #6997BA

#6997BA is a gentle blue color. In RGB it is (105, 151, 186), and in HSL it is (206°, 37%, 57%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameCadet Blue
HEX
#6997BA
RGB
105, 151, 186
HSL
206°, 37%, 57%
CMYK
44%, 19%, 0%, 27%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #6997BA;
background-color: #6997BA;
border-color: #6997BA;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #6997BA;
border: 2px solid #6997BA;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#6997BA]
text-[#6997BA]
border-[#6997BA]
shadow-[0_0_10px_6997BA]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6997BA, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

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

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #6997BA; 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 #6997BA; background-color: #6997BA15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #6997BA20; border-left: 4px solid #6997BA; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #6997BA; }

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Color Theory

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

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

105, 151, 186

Red: 105 / Green: 151 / Blue: 186

HSL

206°, 37%, 57%

Hue: 206° / Saturation: 37% / Lightness: 57%

CMYK

44%, 19%, 0%, 27%

Cyan: 44% / Magenta: 19% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 27%

What color is #6997BA?

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

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #6997BA to RGB:

rgb(105, 151, 186)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #6997BA to HSL:

hsl(206, 37%, 57%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #6997BA to CMYK:

cmyk(44%, 19%, 0%, 27%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#6997BA is a pastel blue color with RGB values of 105, 151, 186 and HSL of 206°, 37%, 57%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #6997BA is #BA8C69, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #69BAB5.

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

Contrast with #6997BA

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.74:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6997BA?

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

What is the RGB value of #6997BA?

#6997BA in RGB is (105, 151, 186) - 105 red, 151 green, and 186 blue.

How to use #6997BA in CSS?

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

What colors go well with #6997BA?

#BA8C69 (complementary), #69BAB5 (analogous), and #437093 (lighter shade) work well with #6997BA.