#6B9DBD Color Information

Hex color code: #6B9DBD

The hex color #6B9DBD is a delicate blue with RGB values of (107, 157, 189) and HSL of (203°, 38%, 58%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameCadet Blue

HEX

#6B9DBD

RGB

107, 157, 189

HSL

203°, 38%, 58%

CMYK

43%, 17%, 0%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #6B9DBD;
background-color: #6B9DBD;
border-color: #6B9DBD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #6B9DBD;
border: 2px solid #6B9DBD;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#6B9DBD]
text-[#6B9DBD]
border-[#6B9DBD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_6B9DBD]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6B9DBD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #6B9DBD; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #6B9DBD; 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 #6B9DBD; background-color: #6B9DBD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #6B9DBD20; border-left: 4px solid #6B9DBD; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #6B9DBD; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #6B9DBD in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

107, 157, 189

Red: 107 / Green: 157 / Blue: 189

HSL

203°, 38%, 58%

Hue: 203° / Saturation: 38% / Lightness: 58%

CMYK

43%, 17%, 0%, 26%

Cyan: 43% / Magenta: 17% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 26%

What color is #6B9DBD?

#6B9DBD is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

BD8A6B

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #6B9DBD to RGB:

rgb(107, 157, 189)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #6B9DBD to HSL:

hsl(203, 38%, 58%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #6B9DBD to CMYK:

cmyk(43%, 17%, 0%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel blue tone, #6B9DBD has RGB (107, 157, 189) and HSL (203°, 38%, 58%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #6B9DBD is #BD8A6B, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #6BBDB3.

Use #6B9DBD in CSS: color: #6B9DBD or background-color: #6B9DBD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #6B9DBD

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.18:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6B9DBD?

#6B9DBD is a pastel blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #6B9DBD?

#6B9DBD in RGB is (107, 157, 189) - 107 red, 157 green, and 189 blue.

How to use #6B9DBD in CSS?

Use #6B9DBD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #6B9DBD?

#BD8A6B (complementary), #6BBDB3 (analogous), and #447797 (lighter shade) work well with #6B9DBD.