#6C9BAC Color Information

Hex color code: #6C9BAC

A soft blue shade, #6C9BAC appears as (108, 155, 172) in RGB and (196°, 28%, 55%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameCadet Blue

HEX

#6C9BAC

RGB

108, 155, 172

HSL

196°, 28%, 55%

CMYK

37%, 10%, 0%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #6C9BAC;
background-color: #6C9BAC;
border-color: #6C9BAC;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #6C9BAC;
border: 2px solid #6C9BAC;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#6C9BAC]
text-[#6C9BAC]
border-[#6C9BAC]
shadow-[0_0_10px_6C9BAC]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6C9BAC, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #6C9BAC; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #6C9BAC; 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 #6C9BAC; background-color: #6C9BAC15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #6C9BAC20; border-left: 4px solid #6C9BAC; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #6C9BAC; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #6C9BAC in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

108, 155, 172

Red: 108 / Green: 155 / Blue: 172

HSL

196°, 28%, 55%

Hue: 196° / Saturation: 28% / Lightness: 55%

CMYK

37%, 10%, 0%, 33%

Cyan: 37% / Magenta: 10% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 33%

What color is #6C9BAC?

#6C9BAC is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AC7D6C

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #6C9BAC to RGB:

rgb(108, 155, 172)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #6C9BAC to HSL:

hsl(196, 28%, 55%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #6C9BAC to CMYK:

cmyk(37%, 10%, 0%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel blue tone, #6C9BAC has RGB (108, 155, 172) and HSL (196°, 28%, 55%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is often used for buttons, highlights, and accents. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #6C9BAC is #AC7D6C, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #6CAC9D.

Use #6C9BAC in CSS: color: #6C9BAC or background-color: #6C9BAC. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #6C9BAC

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.92:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6C9BAC?

#6C9BAC is a pastel blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #6C9BAC?

#6C9BAC in RGB is (108, 155, 172) - 108 red, 155 green, and 172 blue.

How to use #6C9BAC in CSS?

Use #6C9BAC directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #6C9BAC?

#AC7D6C (complementary), #6CAC9D (analogous), and #497383 (lighter shade) work well with #6C9BAC.