#6699C9 Color Meaning and Information

#6699C9 Color Information

#6699C9 RGB value is (102, 153, 201). The hex color red value is 102, green is 153, and blue is 201. Its HSL format shows a hue of 209°, saturation of 48 percent, and lightness of 59 percent. The CMYK process values are 49 percent, 24 percent, 0 percent, 21 percent.

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#6699C9 Color Meaning

Color #6699C9 signifies cool clarity, soft composure, and gentle freshness. Its muted blue tone evokes tranquil waters and clear skies. Color #6699C9 encourages calm observation, clear thinking, and steady engagement. In design, color #6699C9 works effectively in serene, pastel, or neutral palettes, adding calm vibrancy and subtle depth. #6699C9 embodies clarity, gentle composure, and visual harmony. #6699C9 color promotes attentive focus, reflective clarity, and a tranquil presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #6699C9 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

#6699C9

RGB

rgb(102, 153, 201)

HSL

hsl(209°, 48%, 59%)

CMYK

cmyk(49%, 24%, 0%, 21%)

HSV

hsv(209°, 49%, 79%)

XYZ

27.4133 29.8243 59.5702

Yxy

29.8243 0.2347 0.2553

Hunter Lab

54.6116 -0.4741 -4.3618

CIE-Lab

61.5023 -3.7090 -29.9513

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red102 / 255 (40%)

40%

Green153 / 255 (60%)

60%

Blue201 / 255 (79%)

79%

CMYK Values

Cyan49 / 100 (49%)

49%

Magenta24 / 100 (24%)

24%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)

21%

Color Variations

#6699C9 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

#6699C9 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 #6699C9 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:#6699C9

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.02:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.02:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.02:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #6699C9 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

#6699C9

protanopia

#7c7dbd

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #6699C9;

Text Color

color: #6699C9;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #6699C9;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #6699C940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #6699C9;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6699C9 0%, #2e5982 100%);

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