Color swatch image showing #6699CD with RGB(102,153,205) values

#6699CD Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #6699CD including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#6699CD Color Information

#6699CD RGB value is (102, 153, 205). The hex color red value is 102, green is 153, and blue is 205. Its HSL format shows a hue of 210°, saturation of 51 percent, and lightness of 60 percent. The CMYK process values are 50 percent, 25 percent, 0 percent, 20 percent.

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#6699CD Color Meaning

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

Color Conversion

Convert #6699CD 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
#6699CD
RGB
rgb(102, 153, 205)
HSL
hsl(210°, 51%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(50%, 25%, 0%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(210°, 50%, 80%)
XYZ
27.8902 30.0150 62.0811
Yxy
30.0150 0.2324 0.2502
Hunter Lab
54.7859 -0.3250 -4.7476
CIE-Lab
61.6672 -2.5153 -31.9338

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red102 / 255 (40%)
40%
Green153 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue205 / 255 (80%)
80%

CMYK Values

Cyan50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Magenta25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#6699CD 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

#6699CD 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 #6699CD 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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#6699CD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.00:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.00:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.00:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #6699CD 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

#6699CD

protanopia

#7c7dc0

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #6699CD;

Text Color

color: #6699CD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #6699CD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #6699CD40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6699CD 0%, #2c5987 100%);

#6699CD Color FAQs

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