Color swatch image showing #6495EC with RGB(100,149,236) values

#6495EC Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #6495EC including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#6495EC Color Information

#6495EC RGB value is (100, 149, 236). The hex color red value is 100, green is 149, and blue is 236. Its HSL format shows a hue of 218°, saturation of 78 percent, and lightness of 66 percent. The CMYK process values are 58 percent, 37 percent, 0 percent, 7 percent.

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#6495EC Color Meaning

Color #6495EC signifies accessible clarity, democratic trust, and gentle optimism. Color #6495EC is a bright, slightly green-leaning blue that mirrors summer skies over wildflower fields—uplifting without intensity. Unlike royal blue, #6495EC avoids formality; unlike sky blue, #6495EC retains enough saturation to feel intentional. In civic and educational design, #6495EC hue signals openness and reliability, common in public school branding, voter engagement campaigns, and community health platforms. Psychological studies show #6495EC increases perceived transparency and approachability more effectively than cooler or darker blues. In digital interfaces, color #6495EC functions as a high-engagement primary or accent. #6495EC meets WCAG AA contrast standards against white for large text and against dark greys for body copy. #6495EC’s widely used in edtech, nonprofit dashboards, and youth programs where trust must feel light but not naive. Print reproduction is consistent across coated stocks, though #6495EC requires bright white paper to preserve its luminance. Consumer testing reveals higher click-through rates when color #6495EC replaces navy in public service messaging. Symbolically, color #6495EC represents hope that includes. #6495EC appears in environmental education, library systems, and democratic design as a symbol of access as equity. Spiritually, #6495EC aligns with the throat chakra’s inclusive mode: communication that invites participation. Designers use color #6495EC when they want to signal optimism with structure. Its clarity is kind, not clinical.

Color Conversion

Convert #6495EC 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
#6495EC
RGB
rgb(100, 149, 236)
HSL
hsl(218°, 78%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(58%, 37%, 0%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(218°, 58%, 93%)
XYZ
31.1433 30.2603 83.5563
Yxy
30.2603 0.2148 0.2087
Hunter Lab
55.0094 1.2181 -8.2057
CIE-Lab
61.8782 9.0213 -48.8334

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red100 / 255 (39%)
39%
Green149 / 255 (58%)
58%
Blue236 / 255 (93%)
93%

CMYK Values

Cyan58 / 100 (58%)
58%
Magenta37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#6495EC 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

#6495EC 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 #6495EC 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #6495EC 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

#6495EC

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #6495EC;

Text Color

color: #6495EC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #6495EC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #6495EC40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6495EC 0%, #154dae 100%);

#6495EC Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #6495EC color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.