#6C9999 Color Information

Hex color code: #6C9999

The hex color #6C9999 is a subtle cyan with RGB values of (108, 153, 153) and HSL of (180°, 18%, 51%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameCadet Blue

HEX

#6C9999

RGB

108, 153, 153

HSL

180°, 18%, 51%

CMYK

29%, 0%, 0%, 40%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #6C9999;
background-color: #6C9999;
border-color: #6C9999;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #6C9999;
border: 2px solid #6C9999;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#6C9999]
text-[#6C9999]
border-[#6C9999]
shadow-[0_0_10px_6C9999]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6C9999, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #6C9999; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #6C9999; 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 #6C9999; background-color: #6C999915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #6C999920; border-left: 4px solid #6C9999; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #6C9999; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #6C9999 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

108, 153, 153

Red: 108 / Green: 153 / Blue: 153

HSL

180°, 18%, 51%

Hue: 180° / Saturation: 18% / Lightness: 51%

CMYK

29%, 0%, 0%, 40%

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

What color is #6C9999?

#6C9999 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

996C6C

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #6C9999 to RGB:

rgb(108, 153, 153)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #6C9999 to HSL:

hsl(180, 18%, 51%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #6C9999 to CMYK:

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

Color Meaning and Usage

#6C9999 is a balanced cyan color with RGB values of 108, 153, 153 and HSL of 180°, 18%, 51%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #6C9999 is #996C6C, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #6C9982.

Use #6C9999 in CSS: color: #6C9999 or background-color: #6C9999. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #6C9999

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.65:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6C9999?

#6C9999 is a balanced cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #6C9999?

#6C9999 in RGB is (108, 153, 153) - 108 red, 153 green, and 153 blue.

How to use #6C9999 in CSS?

Use #6C9999 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #6C9999?

#996C6C (complementary), #6C9982 (analogous), and #4B6C6C (lighter shade) work well with #6C9999.