#6E8996 Color Information

Hex color code: #6E8996

A neutral blue shade, #6E8996 appears as (110, 137, 150) in RGB and (200°, 16%, 51%) in HSL. It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#6E8996

RGB

110, 137, 150

HSL

200°, 16%, 51%

CMYK

27%, 9%, 0%, 41%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #6E8996;
background-color: #6E8996;
border-color: #6E8996;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #6E8996;
border: 2px solid #6E8996;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#6E8996]
text-[#6E8996]
border-[#6E8996]
shadow-[0_0_10px_6E8996]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6E8996, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #6E8996; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #6E8996; 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 #6E8996; background-color: #6E899615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #6E899620; border-left: 4px solid #6E8996; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #6E8996; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #6E8996 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

110, 137, 150

Red: 110 / Green: 137 / Blue: 150

HSL

200°, 16%, 51%

Hue: 200° / Saturation: 16% / Lightness: 51%

CMYK

27%, 9%, 0%, 41%

Cyan: 27% / Magenta: 9% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 41%

What color is #6E8996?

#6E8996 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

967B6E

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #6E8996 to RGB:

rgb(110, 137, 150)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #6E8996 to HSL:

hsl(200, 16%, 51%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #6E8996 to CMYK:

cmyk(27%, 9%, 0%, 41%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced blue tone, #6E8996 has RGB (110, 137, 150) and HSL (200°, 16%, 51%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #6E8996 is #967B6E, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #6E968F.

Use #6E8996 in CSS: color: #6E8996 or background-color: #6E8996. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #6E8996

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.68:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6E8996?

#6E8996 is a balanced blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #6E8996?

#6E8996 in RGB is (110, 137, 150) - 110 red, 137 green, and 150 blue.

How to use #6E8996 in CSS?

Use #6E8996 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #6E8996?

#967B6E (complementary), #6E968F (analogous), and #4D616A (lighter shade) work well with #6E8996.