#6D7980 Color Information

Hex color code: #6D7980

The hex color #6D7980 is a balanced blue with RGB values of (109, 121, 128) and HSL of (202°, 8%, 46%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:
Color NameSlate Gray
HEX
#6D7980
RGB
109, 121, 128
HSL
202°, 8%, 46%
CMYK
15%, 5%, 0%, 50%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #6D7980;
background-color: #6D7980;
border-color: #6D7980;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #6D7980;
border: 2px solid #6D7980;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#6D7980]
text-[#6D7980]
border-[#6D7980]
shadow-[0_0_10px_6D7980]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6D7980, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #6D7980; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #6D7980; 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 #6D7980; background-color: #6D798015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #6D798020; border-left: 4px solid #6D7980; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #6D7980; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #6D7980 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

109, 121, 128

Red: 109 / Green: 121 / Blue: 128

HSL

202°, 8%, 46%

Hue: 202° / Saturation: 8% / Lightness: 46%

CMYK

15%, 5%, 0%, 50%

Cyan: 15% / Magenta: 5% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 50%

What color is #6D7980?

#6D7980 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #6D7980 to RGB:

rgb(109, 121, 128)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #6D7980 to HSL:

hsl(202, 8%, 46%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #6D7980 to CMYK:

cmyk(15%, 5%, 0%, 50%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A neutral blue tone, #6D7980 has RGB (109, 121, 128) and HSL (202°, 8%, 46%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is well suited for marketing pages and hero sections. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #6D7980 is #7F736C, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #6C7F7C.

Use #6D7980 in CSS: color: #6D7980 or background-color: #6D7980. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #6D7980

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.70:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6D7980?

#6D7980 is a neutral blue color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #6D7980?

#6D7980 in RGB is (109, 121, 128) - 109 red, 121 green, and 128 blue.

How to use #6D7980 in CSS?

Use #6D7980 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #6D7980?

#7F736C (complementary), #6C7F7C (analogous), and #495155 (lighter shade) work well with #6D7980.