#6D85AC Color Information

Hex color code: #6D85AC

The hex color #6D85AC is a soft blue with RGB values of (109, 133, 172) and HSL of (217°, 28%, 55%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray
HEX
#6D85AC
RGB
109, 133, 172
HSL
217°, 28%, 55%
CMYK
37%, 23%, 0%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #6D85AC;
background-color: #6D85AC;
border-color: #6D85AC;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #6D85AC;
border: 2px solid #6D85AC;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#6D85AC]
text-[#6D85AC]
border-[#6D85AC]
shadow-[0_0_10px_6D85AC]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6D85AC, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #6D85AC; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #6D85AC; 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 #6D85AC; background-color: #6D85AC15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #6D85AC20; border-left: 4px solid #6D85AC; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #6D85AC; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #6D85AC in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

109, 133, 172

Red: 109 / Green: 133 / Blue: 172

HSL

217°, 28%, 55%

Hue: 217° / Saturation: 28% / Lightness: 55%

CMYK

37%, 23%, 0%, 33%

Cyan: 37% / Magenta: 23% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 33%

What color is #6D85AC?

#6D85AC is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #6D85AC to RGB:

rgb(109, 133, 172)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #6D85AC to HSL:

hsl(217, 28%, 55%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #6D85AC to CMYK:

cmyk(37%, 23%, 0%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A pastel blue tone, #6D85AC has RGB (109, 133, 172) and HSL (217°, 28%, 55%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #6D85AC is #AC946C, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #6CA5AC.

Use #6D85AC in CSS: color: #6D85AC or background-color: #6D85AC. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #6D85AC

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.60:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6D85AC?

#6D85AC is a pastel blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #6D85AC?

#6D85AC in RGB is (109, 133, 172) - 109 red, 133 green, and 172 blue.

How to use #6D85AC in CSS?

Use #6D85AC directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #6D85AC?

#AC946C (complementary), #6CA5AC (analogous), and #495F83 (lighter shade) work well with #6D85AC.