#6B888D Color Information

Hex color code: #6B888D

#6B888D is a subtle cyan color. In RGB it is (107, 136, 141), and in HSL it is (189°, 14%, 49%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameSlate Gray

HEX

#6B888D

RGB

107, 136, 141

HSL

189°, 14%, 49%

CMYK

24%, 4%, 0%, 45%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #6B888D;
background-color: #6B888D;
border-color: #6B888D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #6B888D;
border: 2px solid #6B888D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#6B888D]
text-[#6B888D]
border-[#6B888D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_6B888D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6B888D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #6B888D; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #6B888D; 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 #6B888D; background-color: #6B888D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #6B888D20; border-left: 4px solid #6B888D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #6B888D; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #6B888D in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

107, 136, 141

Red: 107 / Green: 136 / Blue: 141

HSL

189°, 14%, 49%

Hue: 189° / Saturation: 14% / Lightness: 49%

CMYK

24%, 4%, 0%, 45%

Cyan: 24% / Magenta: 4% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 45%

What color is #6B888D?

#6B888D is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

8E716B

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #6B888D to RGB:

rgb(107, 136, 141)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #6B888D to HSL:

hsl(189, 14%, 49%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #6B888D to CMYK:

cmyk(24%, 4%, 0%, 45%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced cyan tone, #6B888D has RGB (107, 136, 141) and HSL (189°, 14%, 49%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #6B888D is #8E716B, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #6B8E82.

Use #6B888D in CSS: color: #6B888D or background-color: #6B888D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #6B888D

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.53:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6B888D?

#6B888D is a balanced cyan color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #6B888D?

#6B888D in RGB is (107, 136, 141) - 107 red, 136 green, and 141 blue.

How to use #6B888D in CSS?

Use #6B888D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #6B888D?

#8E716B (complementary), #6B8E82 (analogous), and #4B5F63 (lighter shade) work well with #6B888D.