#6D6D8D Color Information

Hex color code: #6D6D8D

#6D6D8D is a balanced blue color. In RGB it is (109, 109, 141), and in HSL it is (240°, 13%, 49%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameSlate Gray

HEX

#6D6D8D

RGB

109, 109, 141

HSL

240°, 13%, 49%

CMYK

23%, 23%, 0%, 45%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #6D6D8D;
background-color: #6D6D8D;
border-color: #6D6D8D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #6D6D8D;
border: 2px solid #6D6D8D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#6D6D8D]
text-[#6D6D8D]
border-[#6D6D8D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_6D6D8D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6D6D8D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #6D6D8D; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #6D6D8D; 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 #6D6D8D; background-color: #6D6D8D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #6D6D8D20; border-left: 4px solid #6D6D8D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #6D6D8D; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #6D6D8D in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

109, 109, 141

Red: 109 / Green: 109 / Blue: 141

HSL

240°, 13%, 49%

Hue: 240° / Saturation: 13% / Lightness: 49%

CMYK

23%, 23%, 0%, 45%

Cyan: 23% / Magenta: 23% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 45%

What color is #6D6D8D?

#6D6D8D is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

8D8D6D

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #6D6D8D to RGB:

rgb(109, 109, 141)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #6D6D8D to HSL:

hsl(240, 13%, 49%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #6D6D8D to CMYK:

cmyk(23%, 23%, 0%, 45%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated blue tone, #6D6D8D has RGB (109, 109, 141) and HSL (240°, 13%, 49%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #6D6D8D is #8D8D6D, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #6D7D8D.

Use #6D6D8D in CSS: color: #6D6D8D or background-color: #6D6D8D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #6D6D8D

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.22:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6D6D8D?

#6D6D8D is a understated blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #6D6D8D?

#6D6D8D in RGB is (109, 109, 141) - 109 red, 109 green, and 141 blue.

How to use #6D6D8D in CSS?

Use #6D6D8D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #6D6D8D?

#8D8D6D (complementary), #6D7D8D (analogous), and #4B4B62 (lighter shade) work well with #6D6D8D.