#6C97B5 Color Information

Hex color code: #6C97B5

The hex color #6C97B5 is a pastel blue with RGB values of (108, 151, 181) and HSL of (205°, 33%, 57%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameCadet Blue

HEX

#6C97B5

RGB

108, 151, 181

HSL

205°, 33%, 57%

CMYK

40%, 17%, 0%, 29%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #6C97B5;
background-color: #6C97B5;
border-color: #6C97B5;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #6C97B5;
border: 2px solid #6C97B5;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#6C97B5]
text-[#6C97B5]
border-[#6C97B5]
shadow-[0_0_10px_6C97B5]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6C97B5, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #6C97B5; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #6C97B5; 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 #6C97B5; background-color: #6C97B515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #6C97B520; border-left: 4px solid #6C97B5; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #6C97B5; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #6C97B5 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

108, 151, 181

Red: 108 / Green: 151 / Blue: 181

HSL

205°, 33%, 57%

Hue: 205° / Saturation: 33% / Lightness: 57%

CMYK

40%, 17%, 0%, 29%

Cyan: 40% / Magenta: 17% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 29%

What color is #6C97B5?

#6C97B5 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

B68B6D

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #6C97B5 to RGB:

rgb(108, 151, 181)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #6C97B5 to HSL:

hsl(205, 33%, 57%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #6C97B5 to CMYK:

cmyk(40%, 17%, 0%, 29%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle blue tone, #6C97B5 has RGB (108, 151, 181) and HSL (205°, 33%, 57%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #6C97B5 is #B68B6D, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #6DB6B0.

Use #6C97B5 in CSS: color: #6C97B5 or background-color: #6C97B5. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #6C97B5

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.73:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6C97B5?

#6C97B5 is a gentle blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #6C97B5?

#6C97B5 in RGB is (108, 151, 181) - 108 red, 151 green, and 181 blue.

How to use #6C97B5 in CSS?

Use #6C97B5 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #6C97B5?

#B68B6D (complementary), #6DB6B0 (analogous), and #48718E (lighter shade) work well with #6C97B5.