#6B9DAD Color Information

Hex color code: #6B9DAD

A subtle blue shade, #6B9DAD appears as (107, 157, 173) in RGB and (195°, 29%, 55%) in HSL. It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameCadet Blue

HEX

#6B9DAD

RGB

107, 157, 173

HSL

195°, 29%, 55%

CMYK

38%, 9%, 0%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #6B9DAD;
background-color: #6B9DAD;
border-color: #6B9DAD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #6B9DAD;
border: 2px solid #6B9DAD;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#6B9DAD]
text-[#6B9DAD]
border-[#6B9DAD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_6B9DAD]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6B9DAD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #6B9DAD; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #6B9DAD; 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 #6B9DAD; background-color: #6B9DAD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #6B9DAD20; border-left: 4px solid #6B9DAD; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #6B9DAD; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #6B9DAD in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

107, 157, 173

Red: 107 / Green: 157 / Blue: 173

HSL

195°, 29%, 55%

Hue: 195° / Saturation: 29% / Lightness: 55%

CMYK

38%, 9%, 0%, 32%

Cyan: 38% / Magenta: 9% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 32%

What color is #6B9DAD?

#6B9DAD is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AE7C6B

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #6B9DAD to RGB:

rgb(107, 157, 173)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #6B9DAD to HSL:

hsl(195, 29%, 55%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #6B9DAD to CMYK:

cmyk(38%, 9%, 0%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#6B9DAD is a gentle blue color with RGB values of 107, 157, 173 and HSL of 195°, 29%, 55%. 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 #6B9DAD is #AE7C6B, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #6BAE9D.

Use #6B9DAD in CSS: color: #6B9DAD or background-color: #6B9DAD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #6B9DAD

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.05:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6B9DAD?

#6B9DAD is a gentle blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #6B9DAD?

#6B9DAD in RGB is (107, 157, 173) - 107 red, 157 green, and 173 blue.

How to use #6B9DAD in CSS?

Use #6B9DAD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #6B9DAD?

#AE7C6B (complementary), #6BAE9D (analogous), and #487584 (lighter shade) work well with #6B9DAD.