#6495D8 Color Meaning and Information

#6495D8 Color Information

#6495D8 RGB value is (100, 149, 216). The hex color red value is 100, green is 149, and blue is 216. Its HSL format shows a hue of 215°, saturation of 60 percent, and lightness of62 percent. The CMYK process values are 54 percent, 31 percent, 0 percent, 15percent.

#6495D8

rgb(100, 149, 216)

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#6495D8 Color Meaning

color #6495D8 signifies cool clarity, soft composure, and gentle freshness. Its muted blue tone evokes tranquil waters and clear skies. Color #6495D8 encourages calm observation, clear thinking, and steady engagement. In design, color #6495D8 works effectively in serene, pastel, or neutral palettes, adding calm vibrancy and subtle depth. #6495D8 embodies clarity, gentle composure, and visual harmony. #6495D8 color promotes attentive focus, reflective clarity, and a tranquil presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #6495D8 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#6495D8

RGB

rgb(100, 149, 216)

HSL

hsl(215°, 60%, 62%)

CMYK

cmyk(54%, 31%, 0%, 15%)

HSV

hsv(215°, 54%, 85%)

XYZ

28.3976 29.1621 69.0979

Yxy

29.1621 0.2242 0.2302

Hunter Lab

54.0019 0.3414 -5.9444

CIE-Lab

60.9244 2.6894 -39.2410

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red100 / 255 (39%)

39%

Green149 / 255 (58%)

58%

Blue216 / 255 (85%)

85%

CMYK Values

Cyan54 / 100 (54%)

54%

Magenta31 / 100 (31%)

31%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Color Variations

#6495D8 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#6495D8 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #6495D8 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#6495D8

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.07:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.07:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.07:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #6495D8 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#6495D8

protanopia

#797ac8

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #6495D8;

Text Color

color: #6495D8;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #6495D8;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #6495D840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #6495D8;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6495D8 0%, #255393 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #6495D8 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.