#6F9DAE Color Information

Hex color code: #6F9DAE

#6F9DAE is a soft blue color. In RGB it is (111, 157, 174), and in HSL it is (196°, 28%, 56%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameCadet Blue

HEX

#6F9DAE

RGB

111, 157, 174

HSL

196°, 28%, 56%

CMYK

36%, 10%, 0%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #6F9DAE;
background-color: #6F9DAE;
border-color: #6F9DAE;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #6F9DAE;
border: 2px solid #6F9DAE;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#6F9DAE]
text-[#6F9DAE]
border-[#6F9DAE]
shadow-[0_0_10px_6F9DAE]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6F9DAE, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #6F9DAE; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #6F9DAE; 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 #6F9DAE; background-color: #6F9DAE15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #6F9DAE20; border-left: 4px solid #6F9DAE; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #6F9DAE; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #6F9DAE in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

111, 157, 174

Red: 111 / Green: 157 / Blue: 174

HSL

196°, 28%, 56%

Hue: 196° / Saturation: 28% / Lightness: 56%

CMYK

36%, 10%, 0%, 32%

Cyan: 36% / Magenta: 10% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 32%

What color is #6F9DAE?

#6F9DAE is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AE806F

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #6F9DAE to RGB:

rgb(111, 157, 174)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #6F9DAE to HSL:

hsl(196, 28%, 56%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #6F9DAE to CMYK:

cmyk(36%, 10%, 0%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#6F9DAE is a pastel blue color with RGB values of 111, 157, 174 and HSL of 196°, 28%, 56%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #6F9DAE is #AE806F, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #6FAEA0.

Use #6F9DAE in CSS: color: #6F9DAE or background-color: #6F9DAE. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #6F9DAE

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

Contrast Ratio: 7.11:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6F9DAE?

#6F9DAE is a pastel blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #6F9DAE?

#6F9DAE in RGB is (111, 157, 174) - 111 red, 157 green, and 174 blue.

How to use #6F9DAE in CSS?

Use #6F9DAE directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #6F9DAE?

#AE806F (complementary), #6FAEA0 (analogous), and #4B7686 (lighter shade) work well with #6F9DAE.