#6E6996 Color Information

Hex color code: #6E6996

The hex color #6E6996 is a understated blue with RGB values of (110, 105, 150) and HSL of (247°, 18%, 50%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameSlate Gray
HEX
#6E6996
RGB
110, 105, 150
HSL
247°, 18%, 50%
CMYK
27%, 30%, 0%, 41%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #6E6996;
background-color: #6E6996;
border-color: #6E6996;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #6E6996;
border: 2px solid #6E6996;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#6E6996]
text-[#6E6996]
border-[#6E6996]
shadow-[0_0_10px_6E6996]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6E6996, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #6E6996; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #6E6996; 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 #6E6996; background-color: #6E699615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #6E699620; border-left: 4px solid #6E6996; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #6E6996; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #6E6996 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

110, 105, 150

Red: 110 / Green: 105 / Blue: 150

HSL

247°, 18%, 50%

Hue: 247° / Saturation: 18% / Lightness: 50%

CMYK

27%, 30%, 0%, 41%

Cyan: 27% / Magenta: 30% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 41%

What color is #6E6996?

#6E6996 is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #6E6996 to RGB:

rgb(110, 105, 150)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #6E6996 to HSL:

hsl(247, 18%, 50%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #6E6996 to CMYK:

cmyk(27%, 30%, 0%, 41%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated blue tone, #6E6996 has RGB (110, 105, 150) and HSL (247°, 18%, 50%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #6E6996 is #919669, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #697A96.

Use #6E6996 in CSS: color: #6E6996 or background-color: #6E6996. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #6E6996

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.12:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6E6996?

#6E6996 is a understated blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #6E6996?

#6E6996 in RGB is (110, 105, 150) - 110 red, 105 green, and 150 blue.

How to use #6E6996 in CSS?

Use #6E6996 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #6E6996?

#919669 (complementary), #697A96 (analogous), and #4D4969 (lighter shade) work well with #6E6996.