#6699DC Color Meaning and Information

#6699DC Color Information

#6699DC RGB value is (102, 153, 220). The hex color red value is 102, green is 153, and blue is 220. Its HSL format shows a hue of 214°, saturation of 63 percent, and lightness of63 percent. The CMYK process values are 54 percent, 30 percent, 0 percent, 14percent.

#6699DC

rgb(102, 153, 220)

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#6699DC Color Meaning

Color #6699DC signifies soft clarity, youthful energy, and gentle optimism. Its medium blue tone evokes clear skies and approachable freshness. Color #6699DC encourages attentive focus, relaxed thought, and subtle cheerfulness. In design, color #6699DC pairs well with neutrals, pastels, or vibrant accents, adding light and balance. #6699DC embodies freshness, clarity, and gentle vitality. #6699DC color promotes clear observation, steady engagement, and visual optimism.

Color Conversion

Convert #6699DC 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

#6699DC

RGB

rgb(102, 153, 220)

HSL

hsl(214°, 63%, 63%)

CMYK

cmyk(54%, 30%, 0%, 14%)

HSV

hsv(214°, 54%, 86%)

XYZ

29.7890 30.7746 72.0802

Yxy

30.7746 0.2246 0.2320

Hunter Lab

55.4749 0.2778 -6.3071

CIE-Lab

62.3169 2.0598 -39.2781

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red102 / 255 (40%)

40%

Green153 / 255 (60%)

60%

Blue220 / 255 (86%)

86%

CMYK Values

Cyan54 / 100 (54%)

54%

Magenta30 / 100 (30%)

30%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)14 / 100 (14%)

14%

Color Variations

#6699DC 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

#6699DC 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 #6699DC 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:#6699DC

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.94:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.94:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.94:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #6699DC 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

#6699DC

protanopia

#7c7dcc

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #6699DC;

Text Color

color: #6699DC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #6699DC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #6699DC40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6699DC 0%, #235698 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #6699DC in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.