#6E698B Color Information

Hex color code: #6E698B

The hex color #6E698B is a subtle blue with RGB values of (110, 105, 139) and HSL of (249°, 14%, 48%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameSlate Gray

HEX

#6E698B

RGB

110, 105, 139

HSL

249°, 14%, 48%

CMYK

21%, 24%, 0%, 45%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #6E698B;
background-color: #6E698B;
border-color: #6E698B;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #6E698B;
border: 2px solid #6E698B;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#6E698B]
text-[#6E698B]
border-[#6E698B]
shadow-[0_0_10px_6E698B]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6E698B, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #6E698B; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #6E698B; color: #FFFFFF; }

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 #6E698B; background-color: #6E698B15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #6E698B20; border-left: 4px solid #6E698B; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #6E698B; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #6E698B in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

110, 105, 139

Red: 110 / Green: 105 / Blue: 139

HSL

249°, 14%, 48%

Hue: 249° / Saturation: 14% / Lightness: 48%

CMYK

21%, 24%, 0%, 45%

Cyan: 21% / Magenta: 24% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 45%

What color is #6E698B?

#6E698B is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

868C69

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #6E698B to RGB:

rgb(110, 105, 139)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #6E698B to HSL:

hsl(249, 14%, 48%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #6E698B to CMYK:

cmyk(21%, 24%, 0%, 45%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A muted blue tone, #6E698B has RGB (110, 105, 139) and HSL (249°, 14%, 48%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #6E698B is #868C69, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #69758C.

Use #6E698B in CSS: color: #6E698B or background-color: #6E698B. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #6E698B

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.06:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6E698B?

#6E698B is a muted blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #6E698B?

#6E698B in RGB is (110, 105, 139) - 110 red, 105 green, and 139 blue.

How to use #6E698B in CSS?

Use #6E698B directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #6E698B?

#868C69 (complementary), #69758C (analogous), and #4C4860 (lighter shade) work well with #6E698B.