#6E9696 Color Information

Hex color code: #6E9696

#6E9696 is a balanced cyan color. In RGB it is (110, 150, 150), and in HSL it is (180°, 16%, 51%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameLight Slate Gray

HEX

#6E9696

RGB

110, 150, 150

HSL

180°, 16%, 51%

CMYK

27%, 0%, 0%, 41%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #6E9696;
background-color: #6E9696;
border-color: #6E9696;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #6E9696;
border: 2px solid #6E9696;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#6E9696]
text-[#6E9696]
border-[#6E9696]
shadow-[0_0_10px_6E9696]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6E9696, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #6E9696; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #6E9696; 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 #6E9696; background-color: #6E969615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #6E969620; border-left: 4px solid #6E9696; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #6E9696; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

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Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #6E9696 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

110, 150, 150

Red: 110 / Green: 150 / Blue: 150

HSL

180°, 16%, 51%

Hue: 180° / Saturation: 16% / Lightness: 51%

CMYK

27%, 0%, 0%, 41%

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

What color is #6E9696?

#6E9696 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

966E6E

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #6E9696 to RGB:

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

HEX to HSL

Convert #6E9696 to HSL:

hsl(180, 16%, 51%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #6E9696 to CMYK:

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

Color Meaning and Usage

A understated cyan tone, #6E9696 has RGB (110, 150, 150) and HSL (180°, 16%, 51%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #6E9696 is #966E6E, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #6E9682.

Use #6E9696 in CSS: color: #6E9696 or background-color: #6E9696. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #6E9696

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.47:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6E9696?

#6E9696 is a understated cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #6E9696?

#6E9696 in RGB is (110, 150, 150) - 110 red, 150 green, and 150 blue.

How to use #6E9696 in CSS?

Use #6E9696 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #6E9696?

#966E6E (complementary), #6E9682 (analogous), and #4D6A6A (lighter shade) work well with #6E9696.